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Forks in the Road

Musicians are often faced with making decisions between a "sure thing" vs. a "risk". We are frequently faced with forks in the road. Looking back I see how many great opportunities I've turned away just so I could take a risk in following a vision. I'm beginning to realize all these situations are tests of my belief in my self. 

The truth is...

My life could be easier, I could be making more money, I could be experiencing a lot of things that our culture tells me would make me happier, and every time an opportunity arises I am tempted. But for some reason there's just this thing in me that screams bigger than all of that. It's like there's something I have to create, that I have to give birth to in this lifetime. I think we all have this thing that only we ourselves can uniquely create, and we're either doing it or we're not. It kind of sucks, but it's also kind of beautiful that this thing eats away at us unless we're going for it.

I'm choosing to struggle every day for something I believe in. It's scary and it is uncertain. I may have a lot of moments of doubt and inner conflict, but I guess I'll have less regrets in the long run. I have to remind myself I'm on this journey to fulfill a mission greater than I even know and with this understanding I have faith that I can bring peace to myself before my soul leaves this body.

THe important thing is- no matter how scary it gets, do not be afraid! Once we get fear out of the equation, it's a game changer. When we choose against our heart's desire it is usually because we're afraid of missing out on something. But never let fear make decisions for you. Fear is against your heart. Your heart is not afraid, your head is. If your head goes against your heart, you are killing yourself slowly, killing the soul, defeating your own power. 

This blog is about me shutting up, and just sharing some music. Check out this video by my band Generation Maze.