Third Development’s new single, Shining On, is the result of a spark of optimism, one that has been emerging from the pandemic and the current American political climate. While this world is in a continual state of progress, a small silver lining has formed and hope is in the air. Shining On speaks to the tenacity of the human spirit and the perseverance of the heart and soul when faced with adversity. At the core of those human traits there is an energy that keeps us going and as we seek out comfort, motivation and guidance, we seek connection. For some, it is spiritual. For others, it is introspective or the help of others. But if we dig deep, we can all find a little bit of gumption to keep going.