Friday, May 23, 2008
the map is not the territory
Ive been thinking about how every person on earth is experiencing reality completely differently than one another. It kinda freaked me out and led me to wonder how any of us can ever truly relate to someone.
In NLP they talk about how "The map is not the territory" which basically means that our perception of the world is not the actual world itself.
A few things have come up lately that have brought this truth to light in my own life. I have spent the last several days completely consumed with a fear that I am almost certain is a complete myth I created in my head. But a small part of me believes it regardless.
I am always reading the people around me and stupidly assume that their actions, change of tone or behaviors are related to me somehow. The sucky part is when your fear was correct and was actually the voice of intuition. This leads you to expect that every other assumption will come to pass eventually. total BS but almost impossible to convince your brain otherwise.
This little episode of doubt and concern has somehow spilled into other aspects of my day. How much of my interactions and experiences are a product of my filters of perception? What can I do to rid myself of the destructive patterns I have held for years. How will I even know when I am having them?
What would life be like if you could remove those destructive filters permanently? For instance if I see a beautiful girl in the grocery store, what if I could turn off the voice that says I'm not good enough, good looking enough, rich enough, etc that paralyzes me from approaching and saying hi? What would my life be like if I had no negative filter?
I know the answer to that. Because I have had that fearlessness. Recently. And it usually turns out good.
But still. My life is completely defined by the perceptions I have placed on my world. I want to be fearless all the time, in every aspect of life. Rather than fear starting my own business and the potential failure I could see it as an opportunity to escape the rat race and create a financial legacy that will outlive me.
Its all about what I decide is more real to me.
Boom my head exploded.
In NLP they talk about how "The map is not the territory" which basically means that our perception of the world is not the actual world itself.
A few things have come up lately that have brought this truth to light in my own life. I have spent the last several days completely consumed with a fear that I am almost certain is a complete myth I created in my head. But a small part of me believes it regardless.
I am always reading the people around me and stupidly assume that their actions, change of tone or behaviors are related to me somehow. The sucky part is when your fear was correct and was actually the voice of intuition. This leads you to expect that every other assumption will come to pass eventually. total BS but almost impossible to convince your brain otherwise.
This little episode of doubt and concern has somehow spilled into other aspects of my day. How much of my interactions and experiences are a product of my filters of perception? What can I do to rid myself of the destructive patterns I have held for years. How will I even know when I am having them?
What would life be like if you could remove those destructive filters permanently? For instance if I see a beautiful girl in the grocery store, what if I could turn off the voice that says I'm not good enough, good looking enough, rich enough, etc that paralyzes me from approaching and saying hi? What would my life be like if I had no negative filter?
I know the answer to that. Because I have had that fearlessness. Recently. And it usually turns out good.
But still. My life is completely defined by the perceptions I have placed on my world. I want to be fearless all the time, in every aspect of life. Rather than fear starting my own business and the potential failure I could see it as an opportunity to escape the rat race and create a financial legacy that will outlive me.
Its all about what I decide is more real to me.
Boom my head exploded.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Deja Vu recap
So we played Deja Vu again last night. Our friends the Abby Birds opened for us. 2 of the bandmembers are in the slightly famous although still pretty underground band called Oh No! Oh My!. I got to pick their brains after the show about all things music industry related.
They make enough money with licensing to not have to have a real job which is a complete dream come true for me. Their stories of their European tour were quite juicy.
It looks like we might have a chance to open for them and Tacks the Boy Disaster next month. That will be our biggest show to date at THE venue in Austin for live music. Fingers crossed but I should know soon.
The set went well. I didn't change my strings before going on and worried about them breaking. Sure enough in the first song I broke a string. So we broke out the back up guitar which has a totally different feel and tone. I was worried I would have to play the entire set with a guitar I don't feel comfortable with but the guitarist from the Abby Birds offered to restring my guitar for me. She is hands down my new favorite person. She had it strung by the next song and we were back on track.
Our dance song got people up and moving so it was cool to see people shaking their asses to our stuff.
Overall good show, better second half. Tonight I go to bed early.
They make enough money with licensing to not have to have a real job which is a complete dream come true for me. Their stories of their European tour were quite juicy.
It looks like we might have a chance to open for them and Tacks the Boy Disaster next month. That will be our biggest show to date at THE venue in Austin for live music. Fingers crossed but I should know soon.
The set went well. I didn't change my strings before going on and worried about them breaking. Sure enough in the first song I broke a string. So we broke out the back up guitar which has a totally different feel and tone. I was worried I would have to play the entire set with a guitar I don't feel comfortable with but the guitarist from the Abby Birds offered to restring my guitar for me. She is hands down my new favorite person. She had it strung by the next song and we were back on track.
Our dance song got people up and moving so it was cool to see people shaking their asses to our stuff.
Overall good show, better second half. Tonight I go to bed early.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
busy busy
Abe and I went to Radiohead in Dallas this weekend. Had a blast at the show and going out. Austin is a far superior city though. Still, the short skirts and wispy women are there in Dallas too. I would put central Texas women up against any other region of the world for a "Oh my god, holy shit" quality of beauty.
Big show this Wednesday at Deja Vu. We're breaking out a new song that can only be described as Dance Party USA. The show will be recorded so I am very excited about that.
New job going well. Music going well. My only complaint is there is not enough hours in the day.
Big show this Wednesday at Deja Vu. We're breaking out a new song that can only be described as Dance Party USA. The show will be recorded so I am very excited about that.
New job going well. Music going well. My only complaint is there is not enough hours in the day.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Opening for 2 nationally touring acts
We have a show opening for 2 nationally touring acts June 7th. Sweet.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
the coolest part of my day
There's a little roadrunner who shows up under my window and battles his reflection in the mirrored windows of my office building. He's showed up 3 times now.
I picture him waking up thinking about kicking that birds ass again today.
I picture him waking up thinking about kicking that birds ass again today.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
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