Well, lots of stuff is going on. Back at the end of February, I went to several concerts of the band I've written about in my book. Got home, and a week later, received a letter from their lawyers that since the band doesn't support my project, I don't have permission to use their lyrics in the book, nor did they want their names mentioned. I understand their decision, and will honor their requests, and move ahead with the publishing process as best I can. First up...Find a good entertainment/copyright lawyer!
A few days later, I posted on the band's boards an inspirational account of the concerts I attended, and within a day it got pulled. There was no mention of "my project" or anything like that. Several fans commented that they wept after reading it. I know my writing can be powerful, and it's times like these that I have to believe in myself, and pull every molecule of trust up from the depths of my being. I have to trust that my soul told me I'd write a book that would have an impact on the people of my generation for a good reason, and know that in my heart, each obstacle provides an opportunity for me to live like the Sanskrit necklace given to me for my 40th birthday from another fan. It means "FEARLESSNESS."
Are our lives designed so that the more we move through our fears, doors within us that have been shut since childhood, begin to open? My journey with the band has opened the doors to self-knowing, understanding, and compassion. I'm learning to view life experiences, especially the painful ones, from a different vantage point, for each one is a teacher. It's up to me to decide whether or not to keep the door open and allow its gifts to come my way. I have to be fearless and know that things are not always as they appear. When I embrace my fears, a transformation occurs not only in myself, but those around me, and my world. I hope I'm helping to make the world a better place, and thank the band for allowing me to experience another level of fearlessness.
A few days later, I posted on the band's boards an inspirational account of the concerts I attended, and within a day it got pulled. There was no mention of "my project" or anything like that. Several fans commented that they wept after reading it. I know my writing can be powerful, and it's times like these that I have to believe in myself, and pull every molecule of trust up from the depths of my being. I have to trust that my soul told me I'd write a book that would have an impact on the people of my generation for a good reason, and know that in my heart, each obstacle provides an opportunity for me to live like the Sanskrit necklace given to me for my 40th birthday from another fan. It means "FEARLESSNESS."
Are our lives designed so that the more we move through our fears, doors within us that have been shut since childhood, begin to open? My journey with the band has opened the doors to self-knowing, understanding, and compassion. I'm learning to view life experiences, especially the painful ones, from a different vantage point, for each one is a teacher. It's up to me to decide whether or not to keep the door open and allow its gifts to come my way. I have to be fearless and know that things are not always as they appear. When I embrace my fears, a transformation occurs not only in myself, but those around me, and my world. I hope I'm helping to make the world a better place, and thank the band for allowing me to experience another level of fearlessness.