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It's time. I'm doing my happy, nervous dance as I admit my goals and aspirations for the coming year. If you know me, you know I LOVE setting resolutions every year, whether I'm successful or not. The accountability of putting it out into the world means I'm much more likely to follow through on at least some of these goals. So here they are for 2021.
Read MoreThe annual goals and resolutions review post. How did I do in 2020? Did I crush some goals? Fail miserably? What were my resolutions anyway? Read on to find out!
Read MoreHi Readers! I’m excited to announce a new blog series on Active Violinist. Once per month I will be exploring the intersection of music and yoga, in my life and beyond. I’ll be talking about asana, pranayama, history, philosophy, teachers, and so much more. You’ll definitely want to subscribe to stay up to date as we journey forward together.
Read MoreI finally finished season 1 of The Umbrella Academy. I’m a Vanya. The symbolism of her character hit my like a ton of violin cases. Also tied to this musings on TV shows, super powers, and violin playing is the notion of authenticity. Read on to find out about MY Vanya evolution.
Read MoreOver the past few months I’d tweaked my daily habits a little bit and figured out some simple yet effective practices that I’ve managed to stick to! I thought you couldn’t teach old dogs new tricks si I’m extra impressed with myself for changing and “enhancing” parts of my day that are often on autopilot. Read, tell me if any of these work for you, AND tell me your routines and rituals that help you find success in your days.
Read MoreI’ve been reading about people reflecting on the good and bad in their lives right now. Globally, it is a mess but I think beautiful new beginnings can blossom out of difficult times. I know that sounds flippant, but I started thinking about what is good in my life right now, and underneath all of the stress and uncertainty, and all of the things I do to fill my time, I found a constant flow of passion and enthusiasm for music, and also a shift in my priorities and trajectory. I’m not trying to belittle anyone else’s experience or "brag'“ (please don’t read this as bragging) in any way, but taking some time to reflect on the change did me good, so I thought I would share in the hopes that you share your story too.
Read MoreI made the Brené Brown plunge last week with The Power of Vulnerability and have been watching and listening to everything I can get my hands on since. I realized that I harbor so much shame around my professional life and in order to find the success I truly want, I need to get to the bottom of it, and unpack it. This is step one in that direction. It is personal and vulnerable in a way that I don’t often share.
Read MoreFinally publishing my goals and resolutions for 2020. I have some BIG plans for this year, plus a new mantra that is already serving me very well. Read all about the projects I’m diving into, goals I’m crushing, running speeds I’m chasing, and number of books I’m reading this year. What are your 2020 resolutions?
Read MoreDo you ever take a few moments to take stock on where you’ve been and what you’ve accomplished? I took a little time this month to reflect on the last decade and all of the crazy things that changed. It put so much in perspective for me and I can’t wait to see what happens in the next ten years.
Read MoreI love making resolutions for the new year. Here are my goals and resolutions for 2019. Did you make any resolutions this year?Help keep me accountable - lets support each other! Give me any tips or tricks to keep me on track!
Read MoreMy review of the “Fit as a Fiddle” class with Pamela Frank and Howard Nelson. This was all about healthy string playing, overcoming injury, and injury prevention primarily for violin and viola players. Frank and Nelson have a 1-year residency at USC this year co-teaching lessons.
Read MoreI'm 10 days behind in my blogging about this challenge - I don't know how I'll catch up but I will try.
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