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February 11, 2007
Positive Thinking
Hmmm . . . something just occured to me. Having countless real-life examples that have demonstrated the validity of self-fulfilling prophecy, I realized that this concept might very well be a plague upon our beloved Houston music scene. I thought about Lomax's recent article on the subject and also engaged in discussion about Houston and music with some out-of-town friends and I came to a new and horrifying realization: *I* have been guilty of contributing to the less than glowing views of Houston's music scene. Not that I typically go around badmouthing Houston or anything, not at all, but I have been known to whine about how there seems to be a lack of support for our local musicians and I've even suggested that we need to do something to "fix it". It suddenly occured to me that this projects a huge negative message.
Why would I do that?
Therefore I've decided that starting today I, for one, am not going to contribute to the negativity and disdain that has sadly enshrouded this city's music scene anymore. Telling the rest of the world that things are bad here is only accomplishing one thing: keeping things bad here. I believe that life is almost entirely based on perceptions. The reality most likely is that things are pretty average here and I'd really be interested to see what might happen with a lot more positive thinking and a lot less whining. I realize that I am just one insignificant person, but now that it has become clear to me how pointlessly damaging it is to reinforce negativity on something I would like to be associated with positive connotations, I must make a change. I just wanted to state it here (somewhat publicly) to attempt to make-up for other publicly damaging things I may have said in the past - you know, another one of those perceptions that becomes true upon my belief that it is true ... :P
There. I feel better now ... time for some blueberry scones with orange glaze and some Italian Roast coffee.
HOUSTON RAWKS!!!
Pearls of "wisdom" by Jamie at February 11, 2007 10:53 AM