People ask me all the time what it takes to be a working musician. Most of the time what they really mean is what does it take to be a “star.” I generally have to explain the difference to them and hope they understand that, while, yes, I still have stars I am chasing, the [...]
062409 – What’ll be my risk for today? What’ll be yours?
There are so many possibilities for risks I can take today. Some of them probably don’t seem like risks to anyone but me. Things like eating well and going to bed at a decent hour (and putting aside the computer and turning out the light) seem like no-brainers, but alas, for me, they are not. [...]
Rules of the Road – for Creativity and Authenticity (and Spirituality)!
Hi! I am excited to report that we held the first of two “kick-off” calls for my upcoming Artist’s Way Virtual Summer Camp. This is a teleclass that I am co-leading with Marcy Nelson Garrison, of CoachingToys.com. We had lots of folks on the call, and enthusiasm was generated about the full, 12-week class that [...]
Chipping Away and Stretching Into … a Masterpiece!
Today is the birthday of the great Michelangelo. One of my favorite stories about him is that he is said to have created his masterpiece, David, by chipping away from the giant block of stone that which wasn’t David, until only David remained. Wow! I often tell my clients that this is what we’ll be [...]
The excitement was palpable
Despite the frigid temperatures for the Inauguration yesterday, the thermostat ran hot. The excitement in the air and the energy of those that attended could be felt by all present. Even if you were not able to attend and you watched the day’s events on the TV, you had to be moved by the experience. [...]
Setting Boundaries And Doing It Your Way
Remember the Robert Frost poem about good fences making good neighbors? I am reminded of that as I write about my risk for today. My risk is that I just told a new client, “No.” Yikes! The client is actually two people – a business partnership – and they wanted to move an appointment from [...]
Singing my Song, Regardless, and Being Glad I Did
Sometimes, the act of taking a risk, as much as we feel it might cost us, ends up paying dividends that far exceed any actual or perceived price we might have paid. This was proven to me once again after taking my risk for yesterday, which was to sing in public. A client of mine [...]
Simply Speaking Up Is Not Always So Simple
The following was forwarded to me by my friend Heather, from a daily e-mail she receives from kabbalahmail.com. I feel it’s more than worthy of passing on. In fact, I’m sure I could benefit from reading it every day! Speak up. This may not “speak” to you if you are someone who has no problem [...]
