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Life has its ups and downs, and all of us endure moments of great trial and difficulty as well as success. It’s how we deal with those different realities on our journey that shapes us. This is the powerful message and important reminder about life from Michael Strening Jr.

In Michael’s new CD: Almost There, he reflects on some of life’s most defining lessons. For example, the title song, Almost There, suggests that no matter where we are in the world, or in our life journey, we are all connected and share similar experiences. Cultural and language barriers are diminished through the hope and passion for life we all share. This is important for us to remember because we all struggle along the way.

In the song “Rebirth” Michael encourages us to never quit on ourselves, or those around us. We must push to become better – meeting obstacles in life head on. If we fearlessly strive for a dream, new opportunities are created for us that we could not have anticipated.

Michael’s music crosses boundaries to create compassion and community - reaching across culture and language to create understanding. In times when the world around us seems to be out of control and our doubts start to overwhelm us, Michael’s music reminds us that struggle is all part of the journey of life.

*Please visit the Stories Behind The Music section for the stories behind each piece on Almost There