Comments for Walking Across Fire http://cliffrubinmusic.com/blog What it takes to succeed at the adventure called LIFE! Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:30:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 Comment on I Want To Share Dreams by admin http://cliffrubinmusic.com/blog/2007/12/28/i-want-to-share-dreams/#comment-24 admin Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:17:47 +0000 http://cliffrubinmusic.com/blog/2007/12/28/i-want-to-share-dreams/#comment-24 Hey Bill; I've been taught the differnce between a fantasy and a dream is what you want to come true and the actions you take to make that happen. It's up to each of us to take the time to dream, to believe in our dreams and take action to support our dreams. My dream is a Grammy Award. I watched the awards last night, watched them give out the award I want (Best Song of the Year), and, once again, imagined myself receiving that award. Then, this morning, I'm back up in my studio, recording my latest stuff, which will eventually be released to the public and folks in the industry and I believe, if I keep at it and keep dreaming, my dream will come true. Hey Bill; I’ve been taught the differnce between a fantasy and a dream is what you want to come true and the actions you take to make that happen. It’s up to each of us to take the time to dream, to believe in our dreams and take action to support our dreams.

My dream is a Grammy Award. I watched the awards last night, watched them give out the award I want (Best Song of the Year), and, once again, imagined myself receiving that award. Then, this morning, I’m back up in my studio, recording my latest stuff, which will eventually be released to the public and folks in the industry and I believe, if I keep at it and keep dreaming, my dream will come true.

]]> Comment on I Want To Share Dreams by Bill Buttons http://cliffrubinmusic.com/blog/2007/12/28/i-want-to-share-dreams/#comment-23 Bill Buttons Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:21:06 +0000 http://cliffrubinmusic.com/blog/2007/12/28/i-want-to-share-dreams/#comment-23 It's strange, I am sitting here trying to identify my dreams. But what I have are better defined as hopes, wishes for the future and for the ever after. I keep coming back to thinking about health and comfort for those I love and care about and then my brothers and sisters in this world, and extending that to all God's creatures. Then I ask myself, "Can that be classified as a dream?' or simply a hope that the future bares the sweet fruits of good things to last and better times to come? In the fast paced, make a buck, everything is disposable, nothing endures, hurry, hurry, honk your horn, move!, world in which we find ourselves; are we capable of dreaming any longer? Truly dreaming. Contemplating. Philosophizing. You know ... really deep thoughts, meditation. Are we capable of dreaming? It’s strange, I am sitting here trying to identify my dreams. But what I have are better defined as hopes, wishes for the future and for the ever after. I keep coming back to thinking about health and comfort for those I love and care about and then my brothers and sisters in this world, and extending that to all God’s creatures. Then I ask myself, “Can that be classified as a dream?’ or simply a hope that the future bares the sweet fruits of good things to last and better times to come? In the fast paced, make a buck, everything is disposable, nothing endures, hurry, hurry, honk your horn, move!, world in which we find ourselves; are we capable of dreaming any longer? Truly dreaming. Contemplating. Philosophizing. You know … really deep thoughts, meditation. Are we capable of dreaming?

]]> Comment on Following My Passion by Reggi http://cliffrubinmusic.com/blog/2007/10/31/following-my-passion/#comment-15 Reggi Thu, 01 Nov 2007 18:21:24 +0000 http://cliffrubinmusic.com/blog/2007/10/31/following-my-passion/#comment-15 I can only imagine how disappointing it must be to have a great performance, followed by lackluster sales. I wonder, do people know that you are often not paid to perform, and that your primary income comes from CD sales and/or tips? This situation is part of what I fear in pursuing a career in photography. I am not great at handling rejection – and it would be so frustrating to listen to people praise my photos and then leave my booth empty-handed! But, as you say, we need to follow our passion and trust that the fruits of our labors will follow… Love you! I can only imagine how disappointing it must be to have a great performance, followed by lackluster sales. I wonder, do people know that you are often not paid to perform, and that your primary income comes from CD sales and/or tips? This situation is part of what I fear in pursuing a career in photography. I am not great at handling rejection – and it would be so frustrating to listen to people praise my photos and then leave my booth empty-handed! But, as you say, we need to follow our passion and trust that the fruits of our labors will follow…

Love you!

]]> Comment on The Bigger picture by Mark L. http://cliffrubinmusic.com/blog/2007/10/23/the-bigger-picture/#comment-14 Mark L. Sat, 27 Oct 2007 09:08:53 +0000 http://cliffrubinmusic.com/blog/2007/10/23/the-bigger-picture/#comment-14 Yo Cliff, Yeah I'm hearing you, dude; sometimes it's hard for me to know which voice I'm hearing, right? My Soul's or my ego's? I worked as an ER doc in PA for 9 years until 1995. It was very painful at times, but I learned some very valuable lessons about people and priorities there that I couldn't have learned anywhere else. Peace, man Mark Yo Cliff,

Yeah I’m hearing you, dude; sometimes it’s hard for me to know which voice I’m hearing, right? My Soul’s or my ego’s?

I worked as an ER doc in PA for 9 years until 1995. It was very painful at times, but I learned some very valuable lessons about people and priorities there that I couldn’t have learned anywhere else.

Peace, man
Mark

]]> Comment on Celebrating the Little Things by Dancing Doe-Karen http://cliffrubinmusic.com/blog/2007/10/02/celebrating-the-little-things/#comment-13 Dancing Doe-Karen Sat, 20 Oct 2007 12:10:29 +0000 http://cliffrubinmusic.com/blog/2007/10/02/celebrating-the-little-things/#comment-13 Wow!! Cliff, you are living your dream! More and more I see many of us are doing just that. Focusing on the dream, seeing it as here and letting go of the idea that it has not fully manifested, seems to make it bloom more fully. Life is such a joy. Thanks for your beauty and sharing your gifts. Wow!! Cliff, you are living your dream! More and more I see many of us are doing just that. Focusing on the dream, seeing it as here and letting go of the idea that it has not fully manifested, seems to make it bloom more fully. Life is such a joy. Thanks for your beauty and sharing your gifts.

]]> Comment on Defining Myself by admin http://cliffrubinmusic.com/blog/2007/09/18/defining-myself/#comment-12 admin Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:10:37 +0000 http://cliffrubinmusic.com/blog/2007/09/18/defining-myself/#comment-12 That's great, Shane! I like it! That’s great, Shane! I like it!

]]> Comment on Hurt Feelings by admin http://cliffrubinmusic.com/blog/2007/08/30/hurt-feelings/#comment-11 admin Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:09:03 +0000 http://cliffrubinmusic.com/blog/2007/08/30/hurt-feelings/#comment-11 Thanks Shane. I appreciate your support. Thanks Shane. I appreciate your support.

]]> Comment on Dealing With Disappointment by admin http://cliffrubinmusic.com/blog/2007/10/17/dealing-with-disappointment/#comment-10 admin Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:06:30 +0000 http://cliffrubinmusic.com/blog/2007/10/17/dealing-with-disappointment/#comment-10 It's true, that if something is a disappointment or not is how we percieve it, how we label it. Somedays I'm better at labeling than others. Somedays they're disappointments, somedays they're opportunities, somedays they're just my beautiful life unfolding. That's what makes the practice of creating our perception, and thus, our lives, such a powerful practice. And, as with all practices, the more we practice, the better we get at it. Given my fluctuating days, I can see I still need more practice. It’s true, that if something is a disappointment or not is how we percieve it, how we label it. Somedays I’m better at labeling than others. Somedays they’re disappointments, somedays they’re opportunities, somedays they’re just my beautiful life unfolding. That’s what makes the practice of creating our perception, and thus, our lives, such a powerful practice.

And, as with all practices, the more we practice, the better we get at it. Given my fluctuating days, I can see I still need more practice.

]]> Comment on Dealing With Disappointment by John http://cliffrubinmusic.com/blog/2007/10/17/dealing-with-disappointment/#comment-9 John Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:48:58 +0000 http://cliffrubinmusic.com/blog/2007/10/17/dealing-with-disappointment/#comment-9 Cliff, This blog entry appears to be a thinly veiled plea for folks to buy your CDs. Poor CD sales are primarily a business/marketing issue, and shouldn't be blamed on your fans, even if they are tightwads (hey, Walmart makes billions from tightwads!) If your product is marketed to the right people at the right price, they will buy it. Best of luck to you! Cliff,

This blog entry appears to be a thinly veiled plea for folks to buy your CDs. Poor CD sales are primarily a business/marketing issue, and shouldn’t be blamed on your fans, even if they are tightwads (hey, Walmart makes billions from tightwads!)

If your product is marketed to the right people at the right price, they will buy it.

Best of luck to you!

]]> Comment on Dealing With Disappointment by Pam http://cliffrubinmusic.com/blog/2007/10/17/dealing-with-disappointment/#comment-8 Pam Thu, 18 Oct 2007 01:11:01 +0000 http://cliffrubinmusic.com/blog/2007/10/17/dealing-with-disappointment/#comment-8 Hi Cliff, Thanks for the email letting me know about your website and blog. Cool stuff, man! I an not an artist per se. I am a massage therapist. I consider myself a sleuth, seeking out the imbalances in the muscles and talking to the muscles to restore balance. And as a sensitive person, I totally understand what you are talking about. Sometimes clients come in, get on my table, I work, they get dressed and they leave and I never get any feedback. I don't know what was going on for them while I worked. I just have to go on faith that what I did was good. And then I'll have a client who takes a minute to tell me about something that happened to them in the session....astra travel or a flashback with a major healing on an emotional level, a shift in how their muscles feel...and I know to keep doing what I'm doing and to just trust that the right people will come in to see me...the people who need what it is I have to offer. And all is well. So, although I am not an artist, I can relate. You rock! I miss hearing you play. I do have one of your CD's and I guess I need to figure out what else is out there. An interesting thing happened to me today. I had a day full of blunders and frustration. (I even forgot to pick up my daughter at school! She got out at noon, so it WAS an unusual event!) Late in the afternoon, I went to pick up an order at the farmer's market, and when all was done, the vender smiled really big and tucked in "something extra for your dinner tonight". I almost cried! It was like the big cloud that had been over my head all day vanished. I had been listening to a book on tape all day and talking to myself, doing everything I could to turn things around...unsuccessfully. (I even bought myself a brownie) That smile was the trick. Back to the paragraph about my work...sometimes we never know how we affect others. I think I'll write him an email and let him know. Thanks for doing what you do! Hugs, Pam Hi Cliff,
Thanks for the email letting me know about your website and blog. Cool stuff, man!

I an not an artist per se. I am a massage therapist. I consider myself a sleuth, seeking out the imbalances in the muscles and talking to the muscles to restore balance. And as a sensitive person, I totally understand what you are talking about. Sometimes clients come in, get on my table, I work, they get dressed and they leave and I never get any feedback. I don’t know what was going on for them while I worked. I just have to go on faith that what I did was good. And then I’ll have a client who takes a minute to tell me about something that happened to them in the session….astra travel or a flashback with a major healing on an emotional level, a shift in how their muscles feel…and I know to keep doing what I’m doing and to just trust that the right people will come in to see me…the people who need what it is I have to offer. And all is well.

So, although I am not an artist, I can relate. You rock! I miss hearing you play. I do have one of your CD’s and I guess I need to figure out what else is out there.

An interesting thing happened to me today. I had a day full of blunders and frustration. (I even forgot to pick up my daughter at school! She got out at noon, so it WAS an unusual event!) Late in the afternoon, I went to pick up an order at the farmer’s market, and when all was done, the vender smiled really big and tucked in “something extra for your dinner tonight”. I almost cried! It was like the big cloud that had been over my head all day vanished. I had been listening to a book on tape all day and talking to myself, doing everything I could to turn things around…unsuccessfully. (I even bought myself a brownie) That smile was the trick. Back to the paragraph about my work…sometimes we never know how we affect others. I think I’ll write him an email and let him know.

Thanks for doing what you do!
Hugs,
Pam

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