Why You Need To Do Something Unrehearsed

Do you ever just want to get out of your head and in the zone ?

One of the things that really inspired me to write a book was that it was new and unexpected…meaning I didn’t really have big expectations (especially in the beginning). Expectations can sometimes get in the way of the creative process. Writing was primarily a relaxing way for me to be in my creative flow.

I don’t know about you but as much as I LOVE music, there was a point where working as a bandleader and releasing original recordings while being a young mother pushed me to a point of burnout and perhaps near break down. My health started going awol and I could never get to the top of the hill or music mountain that I was aiming for. This made music amazing but also disappointing and depressing at the same time. 

As a result I started doubting what the heck I was good at. Because it was difficult balancing my time with family, touring and performing, I started pulling back on performing and that lack of visibility made me sort of doubt myself even more. (Ugh, damned if you do and damned if you don’t!)

So I have spent years and years cultivating practices and rituals that help me quiet the monsters of my mind and the habits that they would like me to take on. I’m not saying I’m perfect at this at all but there are a lot of things I’ve figured out that I WISH someone could have taught me when I first graduated from college and wanted to make a living as a professional artist. And just to clarify I’m not talking about being a struggling artist, I’m talking about being a thriving artist. If you’re interested, I invite you to pick up a copy of my newest book Lost & Found: Finding The Power In Your Voice. I’d love it if you sent me a “belfie” ( a selfie of you/your book:) and or a comment about something that you enjoyed.

Hope to see or hear you soon!