A New Year (JE#3)

I’m sitting here (alone) in my new office dreaming of the year to come. New music to play, write, and discover with new experiences poised to shape me and my family into whatever it thinks we should be. Although the speakers to my left circulate the somber sounds of Other Lives, I can’t help but feel great optimism for what’s to come. It will, hopefully, prove to be a great year but I know there will need to be much improvement on my part for that to happen.

For my wife and son, I know I need to be a better person. I need to give more and teach my him to give and be grateful. For that matter, I, myself, need to be more grateful and admit that, though I really don’t like to use the word, I am blessed.

Herbie Hancock said in his 2005 documentary, Herbie Hancock: Possibilities, ” I am a human being first. Being a musician is something that I do…” and I am beginning to realize how much truth lies in that statement. I have a lot and it is time to give some back.

For my career, I have to push harder than ever and look for new ways to spread my music. I have to look to the future (or the past) to figure out how I’m going to not only sustain but grow my business. I have a busy year ahead but I can’t wait to tackle it.

I hope you all have a great 2010 and may you all find a balance for giving to yourself and to others.