THE DAILY SPARK

Achievements are great. It is satisfying to accomplish something.  It feels good to win.  And many achievements make the world a better place too.  But also remember to ask "What am I really trying to accomplish here?"  You may realize the goal is not to write a best selling book or earn that promotion or get into medical school, but rather to build a life you enjoy.  And there are many versions of a life you enjoy. It is often the case that if you can release the narrative of "I have to do this" to be happy, then a different (but equally lovely) life is waiting for you. Source:  James Clear 3-2-1 BlogREFLECTION:Do you believe you have to have or do something to be happy?Are you open to releasing the narrative?What different life is waiting for you if you let go?

Working in the studio is like building a ship in a bottle.  Playing live is like being on a rowboat in the ocean.Quote by Jerry GarciaREFLECTION:Do you tend to play it safe - be in a small controlled space?Are you willing to be exposed, vulnerable, step out of your comfort zone and risk going live ... make mistakes?Can you get in the rowboat and paddle in the ocean of life?  What does that look like?

It's difficult to ride a bicycle in the pitch darkness.  We need to see where we're going to avoid obstacles.  And it's hard to maintain our balance.  When we choose to avoid the conversations that make us uncomfortable, we're pedaling in the dark.  Talk about it.  Turn on the lights.Source:  Seth Godin's Daily BlogREFLECTION:Are you riding in the pitch dark... avoiding obstacles?Is there a conversation you have been avoiding? What needs to be said... turn on the lights!