I'm just thankful that we were able to reach out to so many

When Tiffany Hwang speaks the words, “I’m just thankful that we were able to reach out to so many different fans that didn’t know what our music was,” she speaks not as a performer alone but as a messenger of connection. For her, music is more than sound — it is a bridge that spans across languages, cultures, and nations, uniting strangers in a shared rhythm of the heart. Her thankfulness is not only for success, but for the miracle of reaching souls that once lived in silence apart from her art.

The heart of her words lies in the sacred act of reaching out. In ancient times, the bards and minstrels traveled from village to village, carrying songs that bound communities together. Their music was not just entertainment but nourishment for the spirit, carrying history, love, and wisdom across borders. In the same way, Tiffany rejoices that her group’s music found ears that had never before heard it, sowing seeds of recognition and joy where once there had been none. Her gratitude reflects an eternal truth: that art finds its highest meaning not in being performed, but in being received.

Consider the tale of Ludwig van Beethoven, who in his time was scorned by many and misunderstood by others. Yet, even in his deafness, he continued to write music with the hope that someday it would reach those who would understand. Indeed, centuries later, his symphonies resound across the world, cherished by countless fans he never met. What Tiffany expresses is much the same spirit: the profound joy of discovering that what was once unknown has now become a source of inspiration to new listeners.

Her humility also shines in these words. Rather than boasting of fame or numbers, she bows her heart in thankfulness. This humility transforms her success into a shared triumph between artist and audience. She does not see herself as exalted above the fans, but as one who has been given the blessing of being welcomed into their lives. The artist becomes not a distant idol but a fellow traveler, grateful for every ear and every heart that receives her gift.

For us who listen, her words offer a vital lesson: the true measure of any endeavor is not how loudly it is proclaimed, but how deeply it reaches others. Whether through art, work, or kindness, our greatest legacy is found in the people who once knew nothing of us but are changed because we touched their lives. To be thankful, then, is to recognize that every new soul reached is a victory greater than wealth or fame.

But gratitude alone is not enough. Like Tiffany, we must continue to reach out — to extend our voices, our skills, our compassion beyond familiar circles. It is not enough to create or to live for ourselves alone. We must share, even with those who may not yet understand us, and trust that in the sharing, bridges will be built. Gratitude must lead to action, and action must lead to greater unity.

So let her words echo as a teaching for future generations: art and life gain meaning when they are shared, and true greatness is found in the joy of touching those who once stood far away. Be thankful for every person who listens, who receives, who believes — for in them, your work lives anew. And never cease to reach further, for beyond every horizon lies another soul waiting to be awakened.