Wise words from Jason Mraz
This interview of Jason Mraz captures many concepts and sentiments that we talk about every day here in The Artist Farm office. His words, perhaps, will hit home a bit more directly with you since they come directly from the artist’s mouth. Below the video are my two favorite quotes from the piece. So eloquent, so true.
“10 years ago I thought I can’t wait to sign up to something… so they can tell me what to do, and give me a bus, and give me a tour so i can sing and realized… that doesn’t happen. They’re waiting for you to say ‘this is what I’m going to do and this is how I’m going to do it and this is who I’m bringing along’. The minute you say that everyone is like “Yeah, Let’s Go!”"
“All I got to do is close my eyes and listen to what’s coming in, man. People are already singing the songs… that I haven’t written yet. And that’s pretty cool.”
This just affirms the creative power of Soul, the divine spark within each of us. Tapping into the river of creation where all is finished and we are the channels for It’s expression. The last quote about listening to “what’s coming in” is an amazing testimonial to the creative process. My co-writer facilitates an “Artist’s Way” class of 30 creative people in our small town and it’s based on the book by Julia Cameron. http://www.theartistsway.com What Jason is expressing in this interview are the fundamental principles in the book. Well worth checking out for anyone interested in opening up to more creativity.
Thank you for the post!
Very cool! Also dig when he says he’s always felt successful every step along the way…that’s exactly the impression I get of him..a constant journey of gratitude!