Today marks my second full day as an inhabitant of Austin, TX. It is sunny and should reach the 70s today. After spending 25 years freezing and damp in a temperate rainforest, it amazes me to see sun every day (and to be hang-drying my clothes outdoors in November!)
I am beginning to process the information I gained through workshops at the TAXI Road Rally. Two particular presenters had a major impact on me: Steven Memel and John Germain Leto. Both coach musicians, and focus on helping artists discover and bring out who they really are in their music. I have so much food for thought that it feels like I'm recovering from thanksgiving dinner! I have visioning exercises (where do I want to be in 1 year as an artist?), and goal planning to set into action (how am I going to do it? Specific and measurable goals.)
While I am feeling mostly positive and focused, some demons are popping in to say hello. They tell me I am silly for dreaming I can be a musician, that it is unattainable, that no one like me makes a living as an artist, that I am delusional and childlike and in a dreamworld. That any moment the harshness of reality will set in and I will be forced to go back to social work (or some other 9-5 job). I am noticing these demons- welcoming them in for a moment, walking them through the "house", and letting them exit out the back door. I have no need for them.
I am aware of the power of my subconscious, and my need to have ALL aspects of myself believing in my abilities, skills, and mission in life and music. There is truth, power, beauty, and love in what I am doing. The greatest gift I can give to the world if my fully authentic self, acting creatively and with love.
John Germain Leto: http://www.RockStarImage.com/
Steven Memel: http://stevenmemel.com/
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