“I don’t believe in Beatles. I just believe in me.”      ~ John Lennon, music icon, social activist

 Aaaahhh, yes, here we have another anecdote from yet another pioneer of timeless society who embodied greatness both with and without his band of brothers.  Indeed we are all part of some larger entity— friendship, family, a team, organization, corporation, or perhaps even book-of-the-month club or rock-n-roll band. The list scrolls endlessly. You could plug yourself into a jillion partnerships for reasons of acceptance, recognition, money, accountability factors, social aspects, personal rewards, hell, even just to say you are a member of something!

So, take a moment and think about why you still proudly carry the virtual membership card for each. I hope that when all is said and done, regardless of whatever bonuses you reap from such fellowships, you realize that you are the magical ingredient in each entity.  The fact is you get what you give once you acknowledge the absolute greatness that you embody simply as a solo artist. Trust in your uniqueness, that these outside affiliations stand secondary to the ultimate union between you and your true heart. Give yourself  “buy-in”  first, then decide where your music might turn symphony— and plug in!  Belief is an extremely powerful instrument, provided you learn how to play it.      

~ KD

They say, timing is everything.  Yup.  I have to agree.  Timing made it OK for me to not write a ditty or volley a new SOAPBOX® video in your inbox on Monday.  Instead, I let timing  takes its course and drive me to scribe today.  The day after I met Kevin Carroll. (www.kevincarrolkatalyst.com)  Timing allowed him to water the seed of optimism, determination, imagination, energy, love and passion that I’d already planted in my own heart so many years ago…but which still, ALWAYS needs more nurturing.

“Pursuing your life’s work requires CONSTANT CREATIVITY because the paths will not always be obvious or easy to follow.”     ~ Kevin Carroll, author, speaker, agent for social change

I hope timing has its way with you today, this week, this month.           ~ KD