Dad for a Minute

Hey. I'm so happy to hear that you are back doing music! Your happiness and joy means everything to me!

The rest of your message reads as though you think you failed at something, but that really isn't possible. You are amazing. If you ever feel like life is beating you down, it probably means you are trying to force yourself along a path that isn't the right one for you. Long before you get to this point, please stop and look around and ask yourself if this road is even the one you are supposed to be on. There is absolutely no shame in deciding that you need to backtrack, but there can be great suffering, for yourself and those around you, if you keep trying to fit yourself to something that isn't you.

Make music.

Have friendships.

Only worry about money to the extent that you need it to survive. All other efforts should be put into joy and connections.

I'm very proud of you.

Edit: I thought of something else I needed to say. Don't worry at all about the larger world.

In fact, it is best just to pretend it doesn't exist. Live small. Love everyone, even the assholes. Realize that their actions are born of fear. Do right where you are. If everyone stopped worrying about things outside of their immediate scope and instead focused on performing right actions where they are, the world would be better, but you can't control everybody. You can only control you. Focus on the things you can improve and try not to know anything about the rest. You will be happier and better for those around you if you do.