Being open to whatever the outcome

There are times when a sense of expectancy and hope can almost get in the way via fear of things not turning out as one wishes... and the fear resulting in paralyzation or not even trying.

I randomly had the idea of using a friend's painting as inspiration to create music... The first two lines came quite easy... But then after that it became a process of trusting whatever happens... happens. The ideas I had I wanted to give up on at one point... because I didn't like what I wrote and because I was unsure of the direction and outcome... But eventually, somehow things worked out in a manner I found satisfactory. I just wonder how I can stay open to whatever the outcome is in the future.

Anyhoo... I am thankful for those who help to keep me excited and filled with enthusiasm... helping me to do things I enjoy.

To Inspire

When light helps others find their own light

The Value of Music to Me

The music that most appeals to me tend to be of the singer songwriter variety. What the music and lyrics offer to me is a sense of understanding... like a kind of empathy. The artist, by their own experience, understood so deeply and intimately that they created a piece of art/music to reflect what is often difficult to express with words alone.

Willingness and the Will?

A funny thing about the words "willingness" and "will"... It seems like the things we are most willing to do require less will. Typically there is less resistance when we are willing... I'd say there's even more enthusiasm, and an element of joy because of something drawing us toward, rather than a force pushing and forcing us along.

At what point are images of ourselves true or untrue?

We tend to try to hold onto images of ourselves in relationship to others. I think images give general impressions of how we contribute to others... how we interact with them. But at the same time each moment and each interaction can be different from the next. So at that point is the image of some generality true? And what happens when so much focus goes into defending images? It seems like a lot of energy to defend something that might not really exist.

Sense of Humor Barometer

I think the presence of my sense of humor in each interaction is an indicator of humanity I still have within me...

The Mental Framework of "Supposed To"

At times when I'm in a judging mental framework involve with thoughts of "supposed to"... I can feel very very neurotic... judging myself that I'm supposed to be This or That rather than where I am at this very moment.