Recently I had this idea to combine my music video experiments with text from my blog to create a kind of remix of a variety of different kinds of ideas and feelings.
There’s the feeling of the song when i wrote it and then the video i create to accompany it, then the blog I pick to fit the atmosphere of the video. This kind of combination of different paints to create a painting is something I enjoy even as much as music, and it’s even more fun becaue I created each piece by myself.
I thought the youtube agorithms would pick this up right away because I was getting a big boost on some old videos and this feels way more interesting and engaging than those old videos BUT apparently the boosts are given during times of momentum and if you take time away from the platform they disappear.
If you want to support me, an upvte isn’t the only way. You can subscribe, watch at youtube and like the video or share it wherever you feel relevent. Don’t bother clicking the youtube links if you aren’t interested, th algorithms only reward likes together with watch time. Any support is appreciated though.
Video text:
Every new year for the past 4 years I’ve set a tone, a theme, a certain idea to pursue, rather than some specific goal. I’ve found this fits my life way more than something more concrete that I am not enthusiastic about enough to do without setting it as a Resolution.
There is no pressure, just an overall orientation to start the year and to keep in mind throughout the year.
One year was "a balance between firm and flexible". Another year was "embracing anger without burning anyone". And last year was “Removing self imposed shackles and Remembering the magic of life”.
I think I did pretty well with this theme, I liberated myself from many things, namely I stopped feeling shame about various failures and stopped being afraid of integrating my different worlds into one. I wear play clothes to work now and I am not afraid to show my students my true self.
I even got some wild colorful clothing that at first made me nervous to wear and now makes me happy.
I told you my mid life crisis would be legendary and neverending.
I have a much more positive attitude than I did a year ago and playfulness definitely comes easier to me.
For 2026, the theme is “Stepping Out Into the Spotlight and Building Face to Face Community”.
I’ve alway run from attenion but this year I want to invite it in a way that feels comfortable and natural. Not seeking fame and noteriety but I am going to step out of my comfort zone where more people can see me, the real me, and pursue collaboration with the people I want to collaborate with, regardless of how big or small they are.
The rule of thumb is, if it’s exciting, don’t worry about the spotlight either way.
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Another similar short:
Processing Complex Emotions — A Short Reflection
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