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If Prince's soul is in music... ...should he stop exploring other interests? | |
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like what? | |
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Aw, heyyylll no. This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes. | |
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Exploration is always good.
As long as you don't lose your way on the journey. | |
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Anji said: ...should he stop exploring other interests?
I'm so glad that wasn't your last post!!! I think all artists benefit from exploration of all forms of art. Even if the public rejects it. | |
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Handclapsfingasnapz said: like what?
His other interests, whatever they might be. | |
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BorisFishpaw said: Exploration is always good.
As long as you don't lose your way on the journey. True. Prince found his way back on The Rainbow Children. | |
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Jestyr said: Anji said: ...should he stop exploring other interests? I think all artists benefit from exploration of all forms of art. Even if the public rejects it. | |
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zzz... Personally . I think we are all Boring with No Lives cause all we do is talk about Prince,Criticize and Gossip. I need a Horny Man is what I Need and probably so do most of yas. We are Sexually Frustrated what we R... Amen..!!! - zelaire | |
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Anji said: Jestyr said: Anji said: ...should he stop exploring other interests? I think all artists benefit from exploration of all forms of art. Even if the public rejects it.I'm not sure what you mean to imply by the term 'diversions', but all art is created as a result of life experiences whether it's through a creative endeavor or a simple drive in the country. It all adds up to possible input for creative interpretation. If you're worried about Prince spending too much time NOT creating music I have to share Prince's thoughts (in his own words): "...everything is cool in moderation!" | |
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Jestyr said: Anji said: Jestyr said: Anji said: ...should he stop exploring other interests? I think all artists benefit from exploration of all forms of art. Even if the public rejects it.I'm not sure what you mean to imply by the term 'diversions', but all art is created as a result of life experiences whether it's through a creative endeavor or a simple drive in the country. It all adds up to possible input for creative interpretation. If you're worried about Prince spending too much time NOT creating music I have to share Prince's thoughts (in his own words): "...everything is cool in moderation!" I'm not worried, Jestyr. Some fans were though. | |
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Jestyr said: I'm not sure what you mean to imply by the term 'diversions', but all art is created as a result of life experiences whether it's through a creative endeavor or a simple drive in the country.
That's not true! I don't need to go to Africa to know that its hot! I think that creativity is the personalised distellation of a collective consciousness. We see the same shit but some of us see rainbows where others see turd. Its like social osmosis or something. Give me beer! | |
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What is life w/o growth? It all comes back to the music, it always does. His base is solid, he's got too much in his head not to branch out. It's a wonderful thing, a blessing to be able to explore whatever he wants... | |
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Anji said: ...should he stop exploring other interests?
No. | |
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CalhounSq said: What is life w/o growth? It all comes back to the music, it always does. His base is solid, he's got too much in his head not to branch out. It's a wonderful thing, a blessing to be able to explore whatever he wants... I disagree with you that it is a blessing, per se, in as much as we can all do whatever it is we want to do.
The problem with many people I come across, is that they restrict themselves for doing what their heart dictates because they themselves impose self-limiting restrictions. These have been developed over many years and are the result of what other significant figures / experiences have told them. People then cement themselves in with such beliefs, and will uncover all kinds of evidence to support their inertia. | |
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Anji said: CalhounSq said: What is life w/o growth? It all comes back to the music, it always does. His base is solid, he's got too much in his head not to branch out. It's a wonderful thing, a blessing to be able to explore whatever he wants... I disagree with you that it is a blessing, per se, in as much as we can all do whatever it is we want to do. Not really Life circumstances can limit people in all kinds of ways. I certainly don't have the same "limitless" opportunities Prince does to explore whatever I want in this life. I can want to & I can try but b/c of my particular circumstances I'm limited in some ways (money, opportunity, blah blah blickety). It depends on what it is you're trying to do... The problem with many people I come across, is that they restrict themselves for doing what their heart dictates because they themselves impose self-limiting restrictions. These have been developed over many years and are the result of what other significant figures / experiences have told them. People then cement themselves in with such beliefs, and will uncover all kinds of evidence to support their inertia.
That IS true. And you also have the people that are just living, really not expecting much of themselves. But part of the reason people put limits on themselves is b/c dreams can be a risky thing to go after (depending on what your dream is). In pursuit of a dream you may have to give up security (the stable 9 to 5), family (to move to where you need to be for whatever it is you want to do, which is sometimes necessary), all kinds of things that are dear to you. Fear of losing all that or never attaining it keeps people from trying, and the fear that they'll never achieve their goal anyway. But fear is something any individual can get over if they believe enough. It's just that some goals take more than passion & determination to achieve. And I'm not talking out of my ass here... | |
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CalhounSq said: Anji said: CalhounSq said: What is life w/o growth? It all comes back to the music, it always does. His base is solid, he's got too much in his head not to branch out. It's a wonderful thing, a blessing to be able to explore whatever he wants... I disagree with you that it is a blessing, per se, in as much as we can all do whatever it is we want to do. Not really Life circumstances can limit people in all kinds of ways. I certainly don't have the same "limitless" opportunities Prince does to explore whatever I want in this life. I can want to & I can try but b/c of my particular circumstances I'm limited in some ways (money, opportunity, blah blah blickety). It depends on what it is you're trying to do... The problem with many people I come across, is that they restrict themselves for doing what their heart dictates because they themselves impose self-limiting restrictions. These have been developed over many years and are the result of what other significant figures / experiences have told them. People then cement themselves in with such beliefs, and will uncover all kinds of evidence to support their inertia.
That IS true. And you also have the people that are just living, really not expecting much of themselves. But part of the reason people put limits on themselves is b/c dreams can be a risky thing to go after (depending on what your dream is). In pursuit of a dream you may have to give up security (the stable 9 to 5), family (to move to where you need to be for whatever it is you want to do, which is sometimes necessary), all kinds of things that are dear to you. Fear of losing all that or never attaining it keeps people from trying, and the fear that they'll never achieve their goal anyway. But fear is something any individual can get over if they believe enough. It's just that some goals take more than passion & determination to achieve. And I'm not talking out of my ass here... | |
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Anji said: CalhounSq said: Anji said: CalhounSq said: What is life w/o growth? It all comes back to the music, it always does. His base is solid, he's got too much in his head not to branch out. It's a wonderful thing, a blessing to be able to explore whatever he wants... I disagree with you that it is a blessing, per se, in as much as we can all do whatever it is we want to do. Not really Life circumstances can limit people in all kinds of ways. I certainly don't have the same "limitless" opportunities Prince does to explore whatever I want in this life. I can want to & I can try but b/c of my particular circumstances I'm limited in some ways (money, opportunity, blah blah blickety). It depends on what it is you're trying to do... The problem with many people I come across, is that they restrict themselves for doing what their heart dictates because they themselves impose self-limiting restrictions. These have been developed over many years and are the result of what other significant figures / experiences have told them. People then cement themselves in with such beliefs, and will uncover all kinds of evidence to support their inertia.
That IS true. And you also have the people that are just living, really not expecting much of themselves. But part of the reason people put limits on themselves is b/c dreams can be a risky thing to go after (depending on what your dream is). In pursuit of a dream you may have to give up security (the stable 9 to 5), family (to move to where you need to be for whatever it is you want to do, which is sometimes necessary), all kinds of things that are dear to you. Fear of losing all that or never attaining it keeps people from trying, and the fear that they'll never achieve their goal anyway. But fear is something any individual can get over if they believe enough. It's just that some goals take more than passion & determination to achieve. And I'm not talking out of my ass here... That's cool, but your belief is not everyone's reality | |
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CalhounSq said: Anji said: CalhounSq said: Anji said: CalhounSq said: What is life w/o growth? It all comes back to the music, it always does. His base is solid, he's got too much in his head not to branch out. It's a wonderful thing, a blessing to be able to explore whatever he wants... I disagree with you that it is a blessing, per se, in as much as we can all do whatever it is we want to do. Not really Life circumstances can limit people in all kinds of ways. I certainly don't have the same "limitless" opportunities Prince does to explore whatever I want in this life. I can want to & I can try but b/c of my particular circumstances I'm limited in some ways (money, opportunity, blah blah blickety). It depends on what it is you're trying to do... The problem with many people I come across, is that they restrict themselves for doing what their heart dictates because they themselves impose self-limiting restrictions. These have been developed over many years and are the result of what other significant figures / experiences have told them. People then cement themselves in with such beliefs, and will uncover all kinds of evidence to support their inertia.
That IS true. And you also have the people that are just living, really not expecting much of themselves. But part of the reason people put limits on themselves is b/c dreams can be a risky thing to go after (depending on what your dream is). In pursuit of a dream you may have to give up security (the stable 9 to 5), family (to move to where you need to be for whatever it is you want to do, which is sometimes necessary), all kinds of things that are dear to you. Fear of losing all that or never attaining it keeps people from trying, and the fear that they'll never achieve their goal anyway. But fear is something any individual can get over if they believe enough. It's just that some goals take more than passion & determination to achieve. And I'm not talking out of my ass here... That's cool, but your belief is not everyone's reality | |
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Anji said: CalhounSq said: Anji said: CalhounSq said: Anji said: CalhounSq said: What is life w/o growth? It all comes back to the music, it always does. His base is solid, he's got too much in his head not to branch out. It's a wonderful thing, a blessing to be able to explore whatever he wants... I disagree with you that it is a blessing, per se, in as much as we can all do whatever it is we want to do. Not really Life circumstances can limit people in all kinds of ways. I certainly don't have the same "limitless" opportunities Prince does to explore whatever I want in this life. I can want to & I can try but b/c of my particular circumstances I'm limited in some ways (money, opportunity, blah blah blickety). It depends on what it is you're trying to do... The problem with many people I come across, is that they restrict themselves for doing what their heart dictates because they themselves impose self-limiting restrictions. These have been developed over many years and are the result of what other significant figures / experiences have told them. People then cement themselves in with such beliefs, and will uncover all kinds of evidence to support their inertia.
That IS true. And you also have the people that are just living, really not expecting much of themselves. But part of the reason people put limits on themselves is b/c dreams can be a risky thing to go after (depending on what your dream is). In pursuit of a dream you may have to give up security (the stable 9 to 5), family (to move to where you need to be for whatever it is you want to do, which is sometimes necessary), all kinds of things that are dear to you. Fear of losing all that or never attaining it keeps people from trying, and the fear that they'll never achieve their goal anyway. But fear is something any individual can get over if they believe enough. It's just that some goals take more than passion & determination to achieve. And I'm not talking out of my ass here... That's cool, but your belief is not everyone's reality Not necessarily Don't tell me you haven't heard of factors beyond one's control, Anji There are lots of people in this world who go after their dreams & come up short. Sometimes it's just not in the cards - the root of which could be internal or otherwise... | |
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CalhounSq said: Anji said: CalhounSq said: Anji said: CalhounSq said: Anji said: CalhounSq said: What is life w/o growth? It all comes back to the music, it always does. His base is solid, he's got too much in his head not to branch out. It's a wonderful thing, a blessing to be able to explore whatever he wants... I disagree with you that it is a blessing, per se, in as much as we can all do whatever it is we want to do. Not really Life circumstances can limit people in all kinds of ways. I certainly don't have the same "limitless" opportunities Prince does to explore whatever I want in this life. I can want to & I can try but b/c of my particular circumstances I'm limited in some ways (money, opportunity, blah blah blickety). It depends on what it is you're trying to do... The problem with many people I come across, is that they restrict themselves for doing what their heart dictates because they themselves impose self-limiting restrictions. These have been developed over many years and are the result of what other significant figures / experiences have told them. People then cement themselves in with such beliefs, and will uncover all kinds of evidence to support their inertia.
That IS true. And you also have the people that are just living, really not expecting much of themselves. But part of the reason people put limits on themselves is b/c dreams can be a risky thing to go after (depending on what your dream is). In pursuit of a dream you may have to give up security (the stable 9 to 5), family (to move to where you need to be for whatever it is you want to do, which is sometimes necessary), all kinds of things that are dear to you. Fear of losing all that or never attaining it keeps people from trying, and the fear that they'll never achieve their goal anyway. But fear is something any individual can get over if they believe enough. It's just that some goals take more than passion & determination to achieve. And I'm not talking out of my ass here... That's cool, but your belief is not everyone's reality Not necessarily Don't tell me you haven't heard of factors beyond one's control, Anji There are lots of people in this world who go after their dreams & come up short. Sometimes it's just not in the cards - the root of which could be internal or otherwise... There are no such things as good and bad things, just what people want you to believe they are. If I get dealt what is considered a bad card and turn that around to my advantage, who's to tell me it's a bad card? | |
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Anji said: CalhounSq said: Anji said: CalhounSq said: Anji said: CalhounSq said: Anji said: CalhounSq said: What is life w/o growth? It all comes back to the music, it always does. His base is solid, he's got too much in his head not to branch out. It's a wonderful thing, a blessing to be able to explore whatever he wants... I disagree with you that it is a blessing, per se, in as much as we can all do whatever it is we want to do. Not really Life circumstances can limit people in all kinds of ways. I certainly don't have the same "limitless" opportunities Prince does to explore whatever I want in this life. I can want to & I can try but b/c of my particular circumstances I'm limited in some ways (money, opportunity, blah blah blickety). It depends on what it is you're trying to do... The problem with many people I come across, is that they restrict themselves for doing what their heart dictates because they themselves impose self-limiting restrictions. These have been developed over many years and are the result of what other significant figures / experiences have told them. People then cement themselves in with such beliefs, and will uncover all kinds of evidence to support their inertia.
That IS true. And you also have the people that are just living, really not expecting much of themselves. But part of the reason people put limits on themselves is b/c dreams can be a risky thing to go after (depending on what your dream is). In pursuit of a dream you may have to give up security (the stable 9 to 5), family (to move to where you need to be for whatever it is you want to do, which is sometimes necessary), all kinds of things that are dear to you. Fear of losing all that or never attaining it keeps people from trying, and the fear that they'll never achieve their goal anyway. But fear is something any individual can get over if they believe enough. It's just that some goals take more than passion & determination to achieve. And I'm not talking out of my ass here... That's cool, but your belief is not everyone's reality Not necessarily Don't tell me you haven't heard of factors beyond one's control, Anji There are lots of people in this world who go after their dreams & come up short. Sometimes it's just not in the cards - the root of which could be internal or otherwise... There are no such things as good and bad things, just what people want you to believe they are. If I get dealt what is considered a bad card and turn that around to my advantage, who's to tell me it's a bad card? IF you turn it around... | |
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CalhounSq said: Anji said: CalhounSq said: Anji said: CalhounSq said: Anji said: CalhounSq said: Anji said: CalhounSq said: What is life w/o growth? It all comes back to the music, it always does. His base is solid, he's got too much in his head not to branch out. It's a wonderful thing, a blessing to be able to explore whatever he wants... I disagree with you that it is a blessing, per se, in as much as we can all do whatever it is we want to do. Not really Life circumstances can limit people in all kinds of ways. I certainly don't have the same "limitless" opportunities Prince does to explore whatever I want in this life. I can want to & I can try but b/c of my particular circumstances I'm limited in some ways (money, opportunity, blah blah blickety). It depends on what it is you're trying to do... The problem with many people I come across, is that they restrict themselves for doing what their heart dictates because they themselves impose self-limiting restrictions. These have been developed over many years and are the result of what other significant figures / experiences have told them. People then cement themselves in with such beliefs, and will uncover all kinds of evidence to support their inertia.
That IS true. And you also have the people that are just living, really not expecting much of themselves. But part of the reason people put limits on themselves is b/c dreams can be a risky thing to go after (depending on what your dream is). In pursuit of a dream you may have to give up security (the stable 9 to 5), family (to move to where you need to be for whatever it is you want to do, which is sometimes necessary), all kinds of things that are dear to you. Fear of losing all that or never attaining it keeps people from trying, and the fear that they'll never achieve their goal anyway. But fear is something any individual can get over if they believe enough. It's just that some goals take more than passion & determination to achieve. And I'm not talking out of my ass here... That's cool, but your belief is not everyone's reality Not necessarily Don't tell me you haven't heard of factors beyond one's control, Anji There are lots of people in this world who go after their dreams & come up short. Sometimes it's just not in the cards - the root of which could be internal or otherwise... There are no such things as good and bad things, just what people want you to believe they are. If I get dealt what is considered a bad card and turn that around to my advantage, who's to tell me it's a bad card? IF you turn it around... You'll often find the most 'successful' individuals in our lifetime are not necessarily those that were born into their opportunities. Of course, external resources help but if you're internal resources are failing on you, it doesn't matter how much money you've got, you'll fail yourself eventually. It happens all the time. | |
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Anji is at work again... Fear is the mind-killer. | |
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Anji said:[quote] CalhounSq said: Anji said: CalhounSq said: Anji said: CalhounSq said: Anji said: CalhounSq said: Anji said: CalhounSq said: What is life w/o growth? It all comes back to the music, it always does. His base is solid, he's got too much in his head not to branch out. It's a wonderful thing, a blessing to be able to explore whatever he wants... I disagree with you that it is a blessing, per se, in as much as we can all do whatever it is we want to do. Not really Life circumstances can limit people in all kinds of ways. I certainly don't have the same "limitless" opportunities Prince does to explore whatever I want in this life. I can want to & I can try but b/c of my particular circumstances I'm limited in some ways (money, opportunity, blah blah blickety). It depends on what it is you're trying to do... The problem with many people I come across, is that they restrict themselves for doing what their heart dictates because they themselves impose self-limiting restrictions. These have been developed over many years and are the result of what other significant figures / experiences have told them. People then cement themselves in with such beliefs, and will uncover all kinds of evidence to support their inertia.
That IS true. And you also have the people that are just living, really not expecting much of themselves. But part of the reason people put limits on themselves is b/c dreams can be a risky thing to go after (depending on what your dream is). In pursuit of a dream you may have to give up security (the stable 9 to 5), family (to move to where you need to be for whatever it is you want to do, which is sometimes necessary), all kinds of things that are dear to you. Fear of losing all that or never attaining it keeps people from trying, and the fear that they'll never achieve their goal anyway. But fear is something any individual can get over if they believe enough. It's just that some goals take more than passion & determination to achieve. And I'm not talking out of my ass here... That's cool, but your belief is not everyone's reality Not necessarily Don't tell me you haven't heard of factors beyond one's control, Anji There are lots of people in this world who go after their dreams & come up short. Sometimes it's just not in the cards - the root of which could be internal or otherwise... There are no such things as good and bad things, just what people want you to believe they are. If I get dealt what is considered a bad card and turn that around to my advantage, who's to tell me it's a bad card? IF you turn it around... Not always You'll often find the most 'successful' individuals in our lifetime are not necessarily those that were born into their opportunities. Of course, external resources help but if you're internal resources are failing on you, it doesn't matter how much money you've got, you'll fail yourself eventually. It happens all the time.
TRUE. And sometimes your internal resources are excellent but your external ones keep you from your goal. I don't know why that's so hard to believe, it happens all the time Mind over matter. But sometimes "matter" matters... | |
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CalhounSq said: Mind over matter. But sometimes "matter" matters...
Matter matters...nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed. But do we truly grasp our own internal limitations? Fear is the mind-killer. | |
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teller said: CalhounSq said: Mind over matter. But sometimes "matter" matters...
Matter matters...nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed. But do we truly grasp our own internal limitations? That's a question of belief. | |
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Anji said: teller said: CalhounSq said: Mind over matter. But sometimes "matter" matters...
Matter matters...nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed. But do we truly grasp our own internal limitations? That's a question of belief. Our actual limitations are not facts? Fear is the mind-killer. | |
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teller said: CalhounSq said: Mind over matter. But sometimes "matter" matters...
Matter matters...nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed. But do we truly grasp our own internal limitations? Some do, some don't. Some never even become aware, which is as detrimental as not having a goal @ all b/c it can keep you off your path... | |
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