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Kind of Blue

The truth is right in front of you.

By Michael MannPublished 5 years ago 1 min read

A feeling, an analogue musical memory, a truth, a totally different time and place when vinyl was King.

Cooler, slower, and deliberately less precise, not digital.

The illusion of time, the genius of Miles Davis, roads not traveled... choices, regrets, hopes and dreams.

My favorite color, inspirational, spiritual - a calming effect on my soul.

At this time in my life, some would call it my Twilight Years...

I would say, “Are you kidding me?”

Seventy is the new fifty. Don’t let anyone tell you different!

Speaking of my soul, I’ve chosen the experiences, knowing that even the negative ones may very well be the most important lessons I’ve needed to learn this lifetime.

And then...

That ever present Monkey Brain, with its ever present stream of discord and distractions.

Just go back to the Blue.

Take a deep breath, close your eyes.

Visualize an exquisite pastel blue sky. Feel the soft breeze gently pushing a few leftover scattered clouds towards the horizon.

Now, take a chance, choose your actions wisely, trust in yourself and experience the power of the blue.

What does it represent, what does it mean to you.

Let the music take you on a magic carpet ride and bring you where you want... where you need to be!

Not just kind of special, not just kind of anything less than the best of you...

Remember the feeling of Kind of Blue.

inspirational

About the Creator

Michael Mann

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