Top of my June reading-list was The
Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. I had been hearing a lot about it since past
couple of months. It had to be given a try. Two weeks now, I must tell you, it
does give a nudge to the creativity within. Week 1 of this brilliant book had certain
interesting tasks recommended by the author.
There were ten thought-provoking tasks enlisted.
One of them was:
If
you had five other lives to lead, what would you do in each of them? Look over
your list and select one. Then do it this week.
I thought it was better to question my dear brain
than to ask the scorching sun to go cool for a few hours.
Now, here’s my list of imaginary lives. I would like to live as: a writer; a
painter; a saint; a singer and a teacher.
I believe, in this life of mine, I’m more
focused on being a writer, so why not share something about one of the other
lives.
Okay, let’s check my Singer profile.
As a kid, I was always convinced that
I could be a singer, a painter, a teacher and a poetess, all at the same time.
As I grew up, I lost focus and grew insecure of my own abilities and
aspirations. I regret the fact that I never even tried to pass by the abandoned
territory.
If I had an option to make a choice
for my life, then I would want to be a singer with a deep, clear and
mesmerizing voice. I’d want to hold my guitar and dive into the music to touch
the chords of everyone’s hearts.
I believe, music has the power to
heal and to transport us to a different world and connect with the higher power.
It can transcend boundaries. It can strengthen the power of love. It has a life
of its own.
I love to write songs and play piano,
and I so long to play a guitar with enough confidence and experiment with
scales, notes and tones.
I’m always inspired by people who can
charm others with their creativity. Music, surely, would be a good choice for
me.
As for doing it - Yes, I did sing..
OUT LOUD! What did I notice? Here it goes..
Instruments: Gotta work on them. Just
piano isn’t enough. Sigh!
Voice: Nice… but can it ever be
awesome, I wonder.
Scales n tones: There is a great
scope for improvement there. Hmphh!
Never mind, it’s an imaginary life
anyway. I can live with it.
Now, it’s your turn. Think it out and
type it down. I’d love to know your list of imaginary lives. Just five lives to think of… Yep,
it’s fun.
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