Listening to Stevie Wonder, back from a sojourn in the Barn, couldn’t resist the tug of the blog post. Off means different things to different people. It’s hard for me to sit still, so I consider movement a requirement. If i’m going to be moving I may as well put that movement to production of some kind. Alex, my 6 year old son, is the same way. He’s fascinating to watch, he is in to everything all at once. Eating the world alive, completely absorbing and interpreting everything and everyone he comes into contact with. I just love the shit out of this little dude - I have two and love them both equally. This post is merely dedicated to him, another will come of Violet - there aren’t really words for this one either. She’s lightning. I get choked up just thinking about it.
I was explaining to Alex the art of listening to that little voice in your head, when you’re about to make a decision. There is a loud one, the one that tells you to kick or light or smash or drink or whatever…. I listened to that voice A LOT in my days. Loads of good times but also scars, and sketchiness. If you can nurture the quieter, but obviously right, voice that is also advising - you can then pick and choose your adventures and you don’t have to chase every flashing light. It was pretty impactful. I love talking and kids tend to absorb that pretty well. Here’s hoping I’m right!
Hot damn. I put my podcast up online, link below. I’m still figuring out how to get it uploaded on the actual podcast places, I’ll have it by episode 2 likely. I enjoy this medium quite a bit, I will be doing this often. My first interview is already booked in fact (TBA).
https://soundcloud.com/nickarneson/nam-podcast-s1-ep1/s-hp6CZ