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> With due respect to everyobody's views, I'd like to share my thoughts...
Things are being mixed that don't mix at all... Musicality is something that
can be developed, and to a certain degree judged and measured. Commitment and
love to a craft is actually a good antidote to ego mania. I have been playing and
studying music for thirty years and the more I know the more my ignorance spreads
for miles ahead of me. I find that most true musicians are naturally humbled by
their craft constantly.
On the other hand, spirituality is a state of being, not a "thing" to be
pursued and developed in the same sense. When it is approached that way it's a
sure path to an inflated ego. I have met very many a..holes in my life, but by
far the worst ones are the "spiritual" ones!. And I must admit that I have met an
inordinate amount of inflated egos in the shakuhachi world and it always makes me
curious about the apparent contradiction.
My humble but strong advise is to be kind with your environment and with
yourself, respect your body, watch your diet, connect with Spirit in any way that
feels right and keep that connection alive whether blowing zen or wiping your
behind. Then, forget all about spirituality... Develop your musicality
fearlessly,
good music never hurt anyone.
May all beings be peaceful and happy...
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Pepe Danza
www.pepe-music.com
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<blockquote TYPE=CITE>With due respect to everyobody's views, I'd like
to share my thoughts...</blockquote>
Things are being mixed that don't mix at all... Musicality is something
that can be developed, and to a certain degree judged and measured. Commitment
and love to a craft is actually a good antidote to ego mania. I have been
playing and studying music for thirty years and the more I know the more
my ignorance spreads for miles ahead of me. I find that most true musicians
are naturally humbled by their craft constantly.
<br> On the other hand, spirituality is a state of being, not a "thing"
to be pursued and developed in the same sense. When it is approached that
way it's a sure path to an inflated ego. I have met very many a..holes
in my life, but by far the worst ones are the "spiritual" ones!. And I
must admit that I have met an inordinate amount of inflated egos in the
shakuhachi world and it always makes me curious about the apparent contradiction.
<br> My humble but strong advise is to be kind with your environment
and with yourself, respect your body, watch your diet, connect with Spirit
in any way that feels right and keep that connection alive whether blowing
zen or wiping your behind. Then, forget all about spirituality... Develop
your musicality fearlessly,
<br>good music never hurt anyone.
<br> May all beings be peaceful and happy...
<br>
<p>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
<br>Pepe Danza
<br><a href="http://www.pepe-music.com/">www.pepe-music.com</a></html>
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