http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/2009/09/28/the-great-balancing-act/ Innovating Through Artistry Wed, 16 May 2012 20:49:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/2009/09/28/the-great-balancing-act/#comment-879 Melissa Snoza Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:58:57 +0000 http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/?p=8499#comment-879 Wise words, Molly - thank you! Wise words, Molly – thank you!

]]> http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/2009/09/28/the-great-balancing-act/#comment-877 Molly Maiolo Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:28:36 +0000 http://blog.entrepreneurthearts.com/?p=8499#comment-877 I am so glad that this subject was broached. So many times we hear all of the wonderful accomplishments of well established artists and musicians minus the information of how an over excessive work ethic deeply implements the destruction of their own lives. It is my personal belief that people who live the simplest lives often lead the happiest. Of course performing in front of a crowd numbering 2,700 people is an adrenalin rush and certainly a lifetime experience, but then what happens when you go home, or when the sensational feeling of having just performed subsides? What fills your heart with joy when you are not focusing on your work? Life does require balance. In order to not only be successful but also happy, it is essential that you actually live. And when I say live, I don't mean schedule more gigs, do another tour for a few months, or spend countless hours planning your next project. Those things are a part of living as they are your dreams and aspirations, but the other part is taking the time to do the simple things that make you an individual. Make the time to have conversations; there isn't a conversation that is meaningless. Take the time to go somewhere and do things just for the sake of having the experience, and just let go and allow life happen. It is going to occur whether you want it to or not. We are imperfect, and are definitely not machines whose sole purpose is work. I am so glad that this subject was broached. So many times we hear all of the wonderful accomplishments of well established artists and musicians minus the information of how an over excessive work ethic deeply implements the destruction of their own lives. It is my personal belief that people who live the simplest lives often lead the happiest. Of course performing in front of a crowd numbering 2,700 people is an adrenalin rush and certainly a lifetime experience, but then what happens when you go home, or when the sensational feeling of having just performed subsides? What fills your heart with joy when you are not focusing on your work? Life does require balance. In order to not only be successful but also happy, it is essential that you actually live. And when I say live, I don’t mean schedule more gigs, do another tour for a few months, or spend countless hours planning your next project. Those things are a part of living as they are your dreams and aspirations, but the other part is taking the time to do the simple things that make you an individual. Make the time to have conversations; there isn’t a conversation that is meaningless. Take the time to go somewhere and do things just for the sake of having the experience, and just let go and allow life happen. It is going to occur whether you want it to or not. We are imperfect, and are definitely not machines whose sole purpose is work.

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