+EXPECTATION

+EXPECTATION

At times in my daily grind and operation I run head first into the seemingly unavoidable brick wall of frustration and proceed to beat my head against it, trying to find some clarity as to the cause. In the end it’s always a result of my own unconscious expectation. Occasionally, I find myself losing focus and hoping for the best but expecting the worst. The power of intention and expectation is a powerful catalyst. All success or failure depends upon its focus. Inherently, all situations, people, places, things, etc. are well and successful and would experience just that, if they would only allow it. Failure is the product of resistance. I’ve learned my greatest lesson on this subject from music. As a producer and MC, I spend countless hours in the mode of creation, composing and writing. Never once do I lose focus or faith within this arena. I find myself constantly inspired, appreciative, and in expectation of magnificence. As my fingers trigger the deep resonant knock of kick drums and the gritty snap of old funk snares, I have no doubt how lovely the Hammond B3 organ chord progressions that just materialized in the depths of my thoughts and are now traveling to my fingertips are about to sound. Even though I haven’t put pen to paper for the particular piece, please believe I’ve already got 3 perfect verses ready to spill. In any case, I’ve learned (well, still learning) to employ the same methodology to work in every other area of my life. Truth be told, we all have total creative control of our experiences through our power of expectation and intention.

Strive to release worry and anxiety of failure by focusing your expectations on perfection and success. Envelope yourself in the exhilaration of your creative process (and EVERYTHING is a creative process) and appreciate the magnificence of the moment that is before you.