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February 09, 2006
Black Hole Week
This has been one of those weeks where I feel as though I have fallen into a black hole of sorts: time seems to have accelerated, everything seems to be happening at once.
I look at the calendar, and I can’t believe it’s Thursday already. I haven’t had time to catch my breath, let alone play the piano for fun, write a new piece of music, or update this blog.
I feel like I’m behind on every project, and I find myself wishing I were temporarily an android so that I could work 24 hours a day and not need any sleep. Then I might be able to get caught up in a few months and return to human form.
It seems I spend so much time doing things that have nothing to do with music, that by the time I get into the studio I feel as though I’ve already worked a full day.
Well, before this starts to sound whiny, I need to remind myself of a few things:
1. I may fret about the work piling up, but the alternative (i.e. no work at all) makes the current situation more bearable.
2. That’s the way it is in this business, periods of relative inactivity (which are used to “plant the seeds” for future projects),
alternating with periods of frenzied activity and not enough sleep.
3. I’ve been through countless “black hole” weeks, and I’ve always made it through with the help of my family and friends, and by the grace of God.
4. The music is always there. My abilities don’t go away, and the desire to make music never wanes. I will get back to it, even if the time is limited some days. I will find the time.
Maybe you’re in the same boat as I am. You want to spend more time on your music, but “life” just seems to get in the way.
Take heart. The music will always be there. Any efforts you make to find time for your music will be worth it.
Posted by leon at February 9, 2006 04:55 PM
Comments
I completely identify with what you are saying. You are not alone in that "black hole", just look around, you'll find me there. Having the awareness of where you are and being able to bend and not break, and knowing the situation is always "temporary", is encouraging! I feel better already! Thanks Leon...I am grateful that you find time to escape out of the "black hole"...to continue on with your blog...to encourage all of us who are in the same situation!
Posted by: Sandy at February 10, 2006 10:14 AM