The Heart Principle

But big life events change people, and the truth is I’m different now. I’m still figuring everything out

I suspect, you’re trying, unconsciously perhaps, to change your music to be what people like. But that’s impossible, Anna. Because it’s art. You can’t please everyone. The second you change it so one person likes it, you’ll lose someone who liked it the way it was before. Isn’t that what you’ve been doing as you go in circles? You have to learn how to listen to yourself again, to be yourself.”

I do have a pet. He’s a rock. His name is, very creatively, Rock.

I ran yesterday for three hours, and I’m at it again today even though my left knee’s been acting up. I just can’t seem to stop. Lately, it’s the only thing that keeps my mind off stuff.

I’m aware of how drained I am on every level

You can’t please everyone

I’m terrified that if I slip, if I fail, everyone will stop loving me, and where will I be then?

Now . . . people have expectations, and I can’t stand knowing that I might disappoint them.”

But people will,

People like me better when I make them feel good about themselves. So I’m constantly assessing her reaction and editing my words to appeal to her.