What an honor it was to listen and watch him up close and personal. But the intimate event gave me the amazing opportunity chat with both Russell and Kenny between sets.
Both men are incredibly laid-back (no surprise) and humble, full of stories and full of... what's the right word? Presence. Yeah, that's the word.
I think since I first watched Walk the Line, the story of Johnny Cash's life, and Ray, the story of Ray Charles, I've found myself feeling an intense kinship with performers. I guess it's because I feel there is a music within me, and I really look up to those people in the world who have put their heart and soul into their careers, to bring their personal music to the world.
In case you haven't been following my blog, I've begun to discover my music, and at present my medium for sharing it is as a coach and teacher. I've recently embarked on the journey of sharing myself and my story with others. But one of my biggest stumbling blocks is the perception I hold that my story and perspective is somehow invalid or inferior to the great motivators and coaches such as Anthony Robbins who have come before me.
As we chatted, I shared this fear with Russell and he told me something I will never forget. He told me that he loves a bunch of different musicians, older and younger. He doesn't fear what they do, he incorporates what he likes into his music. He takes a bit from what one guy does, and bit from another, puts it all together, and then puts HIS heart and soul into it and makes something new and unique.
And I got it. Yeah, that's what I'm doing. I'm taking what I've learned from all the books I've read, the teachers I've met, the speakers I've listened to, the movies I've watched and the experiences I've had, and I've put my heart into it. And now this is what you all get -- my take on Purpose, Vision, Meaning... you get my music.
This evening will not be one I forget. Thank you Rotary, Kenny and Russell for an amazing memory.
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