The Rest

The best jazz soloists know how to utilize the power of space. The notes they play are enhanced by the space that surrounds them.

In the same way, I believe it's important to take time to rest in the rhythm of work. Here are some ways I try to incorporate rest into a busy work schedule:

Daily - take time to read or take a walk outside
Weekly - set aside one day to
Monthly - take one weekend to get out of town
Yearly - step away from creating for at least two consecutive weeks twice a year

With consistent rest comes a renewed enjoyment of creating.

Keep writing (and resting),
Ben

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Iiro Rantala New Trio

This is a pretty amazing instrumental performance by a group out of Finland. I'm fascinated by how many styles of music they incorporate into this single piece, and I've never seen anything quite like this before. Enjoy listening to the Finnish!

Keep writing,

Ben