It is important to take a step back sometimes to refresh your mind and reflect on the purposes and goals of what each of us does with his or her life. As I write this blog and challenge the questions, “How to start a band?" and "How to promote a band?", I need to constantly remind myself why I do this. The minutes and hours, coffee cups, headaches, and uncertainty must have a purpose. This past week, I got a break for a few days from the white noise that continually hums in the city. Back home…
It wasn’t until I was on my way home that the music hit me again. It was just a few months ago that I had a road trip soundtrack snapping me out of the 9-5 daze and planting a desire within me to do more than follow the sheep through the bustling streets… a constant stretch to grab the wallet from the pocket of each passerby.
You could probably label me as overly expressive, but I think the emo mood is fitting. A life without purpose is not a life… I am sure someone else could be credited with revelation, but there is a point to this rambling. Just as anyone else, in order to move forward with a dream and a passion, I need to sit down, chill out, and just think.
With a double-shot Americano perking my spirits this evening, a clear mind and fresh perspective helps me stay focused. There will most certainly be a few mountains to climb before the still waters come. Whether I am searching for the next step in my career, confronting the challenge of running a blog and building a network, or learning how to start a band, I need some time to relax.
After that road trip soundtrack added fuel to flame a couple months ago, I jotted a few words down to remember that night. Below is an excerpt – I Dream of Music…
“Some dream of money, some of philanthropic adventures, some dream of power, some dream of luxury, some dream of self-indulgence. I dream of music and long to create it, cultivate it, be part of it, and use it as a catalyst in revealing to others something greater than themselves. The scary truth is that music is not part of my life or part of my pursuits. The challenges that I face each day are monetary and directed by money, power, and self-indulgence. Although these things are obvious motivators in this world, I do not dream of them. I dream with music and I dream of music. I can only pray for an opportunity to reverse this reality.” (Written September 13th 2009)
