As soon as I here the melody of a song, the ideas come alive. I usually can determine right away if it is a song I actually like. I'm very picky when it comes to instrumentals. Even when I'm writing music on my guitar. I either like it or I don't.
When I find a beat that I feel has potential, the songwriting practice lasts any where from 15 min. to an hour. The way my mind works is very interesting. It feels like there is some kind of higher power that takes over. I just can't explain it, but that is how it feels. Maybe its because I am in touch with my soul. I have no clue. But when I am in the zone, whether it be writing, being in the studio or on stage, the energy is out of this world.
I have read some books by Eckart Tolle that kinda gives an insight on these overwhelming feelings of joy. From his perspective anyone can achieve this feeling. Its complete awareness of being in the Now. The present moment. Not thinking about the future or the past. Just feel everything that is going on right now. Like the saying goes...take a moment and smell the roses. We'll that's the truth.
It is possible to have this type of mindset all the time. You just have to train yourself to not let your mind control you. You control the mind. There are options that we have to choose from. Dwelling on the past does not help you and waiting on the future to come is a never ending story. Just take a moment to focus on what your doing at this exact moment in time.
How does it make you feel?
A.G.
Link for free download of my mixtape The 1st Quarter below.
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