Music is a part of me. It’s in my DNA. I probably won’t ever be a famous musician or even make enough money from music for much more than a cheeseburger, but it’s still a part of me and something I love. There are times when I don’t notice my desire to make music as much, but it’s still there. Other times, just the sound of a new song I hear makes me want to go home, pull out my guitar and just play. I’m sure others have that same experience. I assume that people who like to write get an urge to write when the read or experience something that catches their attention. I’ve seen athletes start to play better when a teammate makes an incredible play.
So many times I push that desire down and tell myself I’m too busy to chase that dream. Maybe when things slow down or after we move. Maybe someone will come to me out of the blue looking for a musician. Chances are that things will never slow down enough to at least break through other distractions and, unless I’m actively looking, no one is going to just come to me and ask me to play in their band. The truth is, I am too busy but I also waste a lot of time procrastinating when it comes to other things I have to do.
I want to be a good songwriter. It’s not going to happen unless I stop wasting time on excess and start writing. It’s not about wanting to be known for the songs I write but rather the fact that I would be doing something that feeds into how I feel God has designed me. I have to stop telling myself that I am too busy. Everyone has the same amount of time each day and everyone is busy. I need to stop making excuses and start acting.