Front And Center

Sometimes I forget that I have this amazing space to express myself and interact with others...it honestly makes me feel like there is a weight lifted off of my shoulders after I write something on here, its like, "okay...that happened, I feel what I do, now let's make some moves towards a better life." That's the beauty of expressing myself so freely -- on the internet of all places. Anyway, I feel as if I had to say this to remind myself...and all of you, that it is okay to be open -- it IS okay to feel.

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The other night I went to a popular open mic here on campus, R.E.T.R.O....(side note: if you go to UW or live in the area, check it out...I guarantee you will be pleased!) Personally, I genuinely love watching people in a position of vulnerability -- a state of uncertainty. It is in this state where I feel we achieve our greatest desires, where we can overcome our greatest fears. So it excites me to see people, regulars to newcomers, step up on that stage and perform at the expense of about 200 of their peers every month. At this point I bet you are wondering why this is so important/what this has to do with anything...well let me pose some questions for you: Could you step up on a stage and perform in front of a large crowd? Would the possible judgement stop you from stepping up? Are you able to speak your mind, even when all of the focus is on you? What I am really getting at is...are you ambitious? Do you have a desire so strong that it cannot be tamed by the societal constructs placed in your way? Stereotypes, peer pressure, fear of rejection, all of these things stifle our potential as members of society, as human beings. Our life is stage...man, woman, he, she, they, them, we, us. This life is our stage and we are just performing. Our art is projected through our every movement and action -- we are beings of beauty. Together we play in an ethereal symphony. We must listen to our surroundings in order to stay in tune, in pitch, in time. All the attention is on us, we are the stars of our own production! My biggest stage is here writing to all of you. I step up on this stage time after time, trying to project something of beauty by giving my thoughts on life and what it can bring. I have found my role, and now it is time to listen to my surroundings. Finding your role is the most difficult part of this performance of life. You never want to be a supporting act in someone else's production! There is no need to sit in the background and watch others perform. Find your strengths, and exploit them. There is no time to be a bystander! Find your role, find your stage, and give the best damn performance that you can! You owe that to yourself, and to the rest of this world. Don't be afraid to step out -- center stage is where you belong. Nobody else can be the star of your life, that divine role is reserved just for you. Stop letting doubt hold you back from performing at your best, for this symphony can only be a thing of beauty if we all listen to ourselves, our surroundings, and harmonize.

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Thanks for reading! I really appreciate everyone who reads these, even though I take forever to post! haha Regardless, I want to start this thing where I tell you guys what I am listening to right now! This music may have something to do with posts, it may not, but regardless it will always be good music...or at least to me! So right now, I have been listening to a lot of Sam Smith...because he is everything. His voice is beautiful. SO here is one of my favorites by him.