by mackncheeze | Jun 18, 2021 | habits, Happiness, Laughter, Lifestyle, Motivation, Simplicity
What Is Your Source of Joy? When your head is cast in bronze, is that when you will finally be happy? There is a difference between happiness and contentedness. Happy is a feeling, or a showing of pleasure, or of contentment. Contentment is a state of happiness and/or...
by mackncheeze | May 14, 2021 | Core Values, gratitude, habits, inspriation, Lifestyle, Motivation, Simplicity, Social Capitial
I have spoken to many people who have great levels of success and one of the most predominate statements they make is of gratitude. They have appreciation for what they have, not necessarily dependent on monetary gain. Also, they speak of the path they have followed,...
by mackncheeze | May 7, 2021 | Core Values, habits, Motivation, Simplicity, Social Capitial
We all deal with it. Our art is very personal; it is an expression of the depths of our being. Criticism from others has torn me to shreds. Likewise, it has created feelings of inadequacy and anger. Someone else’s disapproval of my abilities impacts my self...
by mackncheeze | Oct 23, 2020 | Core Values, home recording studios, Laughter, Live music, Recording Studios, Simplicity
Keep It Simple Stupid I first learned of the K.I.S.S. concept in college jazz lab band. The professor, a horn player by the name of Bart, introduced the notion to soloists. I loved Bart; he was awesome. Evidently there are two ways to interpret K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple...