It’s curious how our conscious mind can choose actions that we later regret, even when we know it ahead of time. I find myself giving in or getting talked into the “wrong” choices. “Just a little bit and then I’ll quit, it’ll be fun,” I would think, and I’d be …
Recently I realized that beneath my other negative beliefs and insecurities lie a sense of powerlessness. For example, when I pick up my guitar and play something, I often gravitate toward licks I can’t play. But instead of finding it a fun challenge, my mind usually starts lamenting and berating. It’s …
When I was in a choir in college, my conductor told us that singing is the most holistic of musical activities. I believe that. Singing utilizes one instrument built into our physical body to express ourselves, build harmony and create engaging experiences. Singing is a barometer of your energy level. If …
I don’t know about you, but I have many routines — daily, semi-daily, weekly and so on. Good habits like exercising, practicing, blogging. I even use an app called “Productive” to keep track of habits I want to establish. But days get busy and my habit list feels long and …
I’ve been having an intense period of digging up stuck emotions. 40+ years of accumulated feelings are sure a lot. Each time I react emotionally, usually in the manner of taking things too personally, I am just surprised by the underlying feeling. I’ve encountered stuff like: The disappointment of realizing …
