“I am a new more professional person.” This was the ending statement to a nice evening in the recording studio with the Mr., working on some songs and improv percussion play. For some time now I have been really enjoying taking time to practice in everyday moments. I sing while walking the dogs. I do mantra while riding my bike. I practice Malinese dance, I knit & I tap out clave patterns while I stroll down the street. A very wise drummer friend of mine made a statement about practicing the basics on a daily basis & how that was the way to really improve (I paraphrase). This immediately brought to mind what Bruce Lee said in an interview about how in the beginning a punch was just a punch and kick was just a kick but that as one went through the training and learning of various punches and kicks one finally came to a point where the tao in the fighters style flowed free and indeed a punch was simply a punch and a kick simply a kick.....
As I sit here contemplating the twists and turns in my life that have brought me to a place where I can apply simple daily practices to all I do, I realize that in my own small way I've come back to the basics. It's late, I've had a full day of taking myself and my life seriously, time for gentle repose. As I generally like to leave something inspiring on the page, I give you said interview, please enjoy......
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