Dear Everyone,
Who, out there is involved with a project right now? Thinking about it, probably everyone reading this is involved with something they have to do. There are always projects to be done like paying taxes, cleaning house or doing a home improvement, although the latter can be joyous.
Writing From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall was and is a passion project for me. You give almost everything you have emotionally, financially – day in, day out, sick or well, tired or awake, grumpy or elated – to keep moving forward. Some days are better than others, and that is putting it mildly.
I remember many joys and highlights in my life. Hopefully there are many high points and satisfying moments yet to come. I also remember all the auditions I lost, I remember having to say
good bye to someone I loved because I could not find employment as a musician in the country where she found a job as an opera singer. I remember playing for the President and the same day going back to NYC and driving my cab.
Through it all, I am glad I decided to commit to this passion project of writing my memoir, From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall. Perhaps what I am trying to say in this too long ‘scribble scrabble’ is that every project, every job can be challenging. Each of us has challenges every day that we must take care of. I guess these are what we call “have – to’s”.
What I am suggesting is, how about choosing a passion project to get involved with. That kind of project can be to find a new job, a new hobby, a new group of friends. Of course you can write a book. Everyone has a story to tell!
A new project can be to learn how to dance, with or without a partner, or to volunteer for a cause.
A new project can lift you up. It can change your life for the better.
Writing From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall has already begun to open up new possibilities in my life.
PS. Writing all this I am aware of many who have had and are still experiencing so many more life challenges than I ever had to deal with, to stay alive.
Each of you are involved with your passion projects and I admire you more each day for your dedication to life.
David Singer
David Singer, Grammy Award-Winning Professional Musician for 55 years
Author of “From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall“
www.singerclarinet.com
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