Momentum

Momentum

Oh, for the sake of momentumI’ve allowed my fears to get larger than lifeAnd it’s brought me to my current agendumWhereupon I deny fulfillment has yet to arrive And I know life is getting shorterI can’t bring myself to set the sceneEven when...
The Gift of Comparison

The Gift of Comparison

Have you ever looked at another creative and thought, They sound better than me They look better than me They have got it all together, and I’m a mess! How does that feel in your body? Pretty awful, right? I can remember showing up to dance auditions and...
Overcoming Criticism and Rejection

Overcoming Criticism and Rejection

Have you ever had a horrible performance and just wanted to hide? Have you ever gone out on a limb with your work and had it completely rejected? It can feel awful, right? Maybe you spent a lot of time on your art, and were SO excited to share it with your audience,...
Rising to the Top

Rising to the Top

Do you feel like the “good guy” finishing last in your Art? Do you watch others rise to the top, achieving stardom, who are essentially egomaniacs? Why do THEY succeed, and you feel like you are barely being noticed? You come to your Art from the deepest...
The Validation Effect

The Validation Effect

Do you ever find yourself in front of your audience, and are completely confused by their lukewarm reaction? Do you feel like you are doing everything you can, practically standing on your head, and yet the acclaim just isn’t happening? What causes the cheers?...