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Gratitude
On this Thanksgiving Day, I’m reflecting on what I’m thankful for, as I’m sure many of us are! It’s been an interesting year and, now more than ever, I feel I’m in a place in life where I’m simply more appreciative. Maybe that comes with age š So here’s a small list based on my…
The Day Job
I’m always humbled when folks email me asking me to perform in their hometown or country, but I inevitably have to explain that I am simply an occasional musician. I only perform about once a month locally because the rest of my life is filled with family and “the day job.” In 2010, I decided…
Self-compassion
I started reading a book recently entitled Self-Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff. Self-compassion is a powerful concept, and it’s one I never considered because: A.) I never heard of it, and B.) It never came naturally to me. The idea behind it is simple really: be kind and compassionate to yourself when confronted with personal…
When I grow up.
Like many people, I didn’t grow up knowing exactly what I wanted to do with my life. Sure, I went through different phases. One such phase involved meĀ being consumed with wanting to beĀ a zoologist. I recall specifically a portfolio I made in elementary schoolĀ honoring the “big cats” which consisted of post card photos of each…
