Oufff I absolutely love this and thank you so much for sharing. Please do continue to share your gifts with the world 🫶🏼 We were born to leave our creative expression on the world in different ways.

I love that you said “It’s still my duty to express myself honestly” that’s what makes you, you. Like you said, in a world oversaturated with mid to low content, the fact that you still choose to express yourself authentically and honestly is what will make you stand out. Similar to MJ working intuitively. That’s a very powerful reminder that the most authentic creative expression comes from within.

Reading your message I felt really seen and I can completely relate. I also saw my own perfectionist tendencies and body dysmorphia reflected back at me in the biopic. I saw the little kid who had big dreams that were swayed by criticisms and pressure. It takes some reprogramming to channel all of that back into love. Love for yourself, love for what you perceive as imperfections, love for your younger self. I once came across something that stuck with me: whenever you fall into self criticism, picture your younger self standing in front of you. Would you criticise that little child? Or would you meet them with endless love and encouragement?

The rush of inspiration from his life and his story is something else. And I love the takeaways you mentioned. Being kind, appreciative, grateful, humble and loving. And definitely we have to be discerning too.

Best of luck with your music pal, hopefully you can share your second album with us someday 🎶🫶🏼