just be good

the burden of living is different for each of us, but the unburdening is the same: love. if we could all be convinced of this, i'm sure the world would explode in beauty and literally save itself from extinction. but until that day we must meet hate and violence with love and compassion. i believe it's the most efficient way of creating a better world.

the word 'love' can be a catch-all for the solution to any problem. but it is through love that truth, beauty, honesty, loyalty, liberty, punctuality, or even violence and strength are achieved. to love is to care. to care is to do your best. to love is to do your best.

when asked whether they want to die or not, most people still say no. we are all rightfully scared of what might await us at the end. the only thing we can be certain of are the memories we have of the dead. some we cherish, some we cringe at. which makes it vitally important to take pride in oneself and respect others. to leave nothing but a legacy of good after we are gone. this requires vigilance and energy, but remember; this is all we can truly know about life after death. without any irony, it's your funeral.

i find a relief in knowing that i can end my own life if i choose to, like a safety hatch i can open if i need to escape my own head once and for all. but, again, if i turn the focus outward and try and really be there for whomever is with me, at any given moment in my life, i can hopefully help whomever is there, and in turn help myself.

there is still so much work to be done to be a better person, better musician, better everything, and there's not much time left, which is fine. i don't want for anything anymore except to just keep trying to make great records with hard working folks who are easy to be around and take care of my family. it's hard being good, but in this pursuit to be happy, there is no alternative. perhaps it is the same with friendships and with saving the world. just be good and the world will revive itself through you and your own good life.