Where to Go Next....

I skipped a week I know, I know. I figure my blog following isn't teeming just yet, so I won't get any angry hate mail. Hahaha..hha..ha..ah *sigh* One can dream...

So I had my big show this past Thursday.

It was an experience that was quite surreal for me.

I invited as many people as I could to come to a show, just to support me doing what I absolutely love doing more than anything. They came, gave me money, and stayed into the wee hours watching me preform. Watching me stand on stage and just be absolutely... happy!

This whole following your dreams gig might be the greatest thing I have ever stumbled upon.

In all honesty however, I am unexplainably humbled by everyone coming out to support what I was doing. I had to really stop and take in all the people who had come out to help me on my journey.

Thank you everyone, from the bottom of my heart.

Deep down, I think... no, I know everyone has a dream that they want. Some sort of aspiration that they've always longed for. Whether people achieve those dreams or not, it is something that binds us all together.

I think this is why so many people come out to support others on their journeys. It lets them, even for a moment, dream those dreams again, and maybe even believe in them again.

To see someone achieve a dream or give everything they have for a dream is inspiring to me. I see artists and people in my situation working hard and accomplishing what they want, and it pushes me to work harder and dream harder.

I also think, for the same reasons, a lot of people do not come out to those kind of shows. Seeing others accomplish and be happy in their lives can be a burden on some who maybe didn't accomplish all they had set out to accomplish.

What is most sad about that situation is those people have given up. Given up on living a happy life, which is no less attainable by them or myself.

I sat with a group of absolutely beautiful people tonight. We had a small going away gathering for myself and three others, all of which are following their passions for music and heading down to southern Ontario for school.

The room consisted of my former singing teacher Denise and everyone she has effected throughout her days teaching. From former students to current students young and old, to parents and friends.

Denise has somehow managed to draw a group of people to her life who are absolutely incredible. All beautiful, kind, genuine people. You attract those similar to yourself clearly.

But as each of us took some time to sing a few songs, talk about the good times, and show our passion for our art, I noticed a split in the room.

Half of those watching had a fire burning in their eyes. They saw kids who seemed to have it all figured out. They saw smiles and joy and comfort and accomplishment. They sat their as their own passions and dreams began to boil in their minds. Figuring out how and where they will make their next move in their road to dream catching. They soaked in a moment of inspiration and kept it close to their hearts as their imaginations took over.

These are the people who will rule the world. The people who aren't afraid of it.

A lion tamer does not tame a cat he is afraid of. How can anyone own up to their lives if it is that very life that terrifies them? To have any control you have to know your place.

The other half of those watching had sad broken stares. It completely shattered my heart to see the flame that I once saw, or believe to have once burned, dimmed by what others call "reality." They had broken hearts and dying dreams in their minds. They watched as kids took the reigns of life and happily accepted the struggle.

I wish I had the ability to open the minds of everyone who is afraid of life. To correct the thoughts of everyone who thinks they can't have what they want.

Such a small moment in time can derail one persons entire life and dreams. I've seen it happen where one bad critique, or one failed attempt will squander someone's lust for life, sending them on a down hill slope.

One day, I strongly believe the world will change.

You'll be raised in a household where change and growth is encouraged. You will see opportunity in every moment of life, and dreams will not be imagination running wild, they will be goals and realistic endeavors.

Children will be encouraged to out smart their parents, because if they don't our world will never grow. Kids should be encouraged to think, and preach, and be creative, and not follow boundaries and protocols given by an older generation, but to be given opportunities to create those boundaries. Simply imagine the growth that would come forth!

Reality won't be a struggle to make ends meet and a constant pool of negativity. Instead it will be a sea of chance and opportunity. Struggle will be the fire that fuels accomplishment, and hard times will be the essence of happiness.

No job will out weigh another job. Job's will be based and given from personal desire and work ethic. A PHD will get you no farther than a 19 year old with better ideas and more passion.

Our system won't be run by forcing everyone to be taught, instead of encouraging them to learn. We won't spend years answering questions that forcefully generalize the entire population and make essays the essence of intelligence.

Dreams will be life. Artists won't struggle because their existence will be as appreciated as a doctors. Doctors will be appreciated and rewarded for their hard work and morals but to a point that does not create social conflict.

North Americans will see Africans and Russians and Germans and all other nationalities as friends on the same earth, instead of strangers on different properties. Imagine the possibilities of earthly union. Our species would be astounding.

The world can and will be a place of peace and joy. If we spend the time to encourage the broken and not make anyone afraid of life.

Reach as high as you can, there is nothing to loose. It'll hurt but you'll learn to get there. You are far to smart not to be able to.

It's all so simple!

I just want everyone to be as happy as I was on that stage Thursday.

That's my new dream...

~G'night~