Don't Die With Your Music Still In You

Maslow said: ‘A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if he be at peace with himself. What a man can be, he must be.’

What is your passion? What stirs your soul and makes you feel like you are totally in harmony with why you showed up here in this world? Know this for certain: whatever it may be, you can make a living doing it and simultaneously provide a service for others. The only thing that keeps you from playing the music you hear, is fear.

Take that risk as well. Ask yourself: What is the worst thing that can happen if this does not work out. You may have been conditioned to believe you are inadequate or limited.

You may fear failure. Failure is a judgement; it is an illusion. When you respect yourself, someone’s disapproval is not something you fear and avoid.

The only way to challenge these absurdities is to go toward what you know you are here for and let success chase after you as it most assuredly will.

Every time things seem to be going wrong, let go of your thoughts for a minute and remind yourself that God knows what He is doing and He does only what is good for you. That is enough to solve all your problems.