....it's ok to be tired.

Quote: “You have to give freely of your energy. You have to give freely of your heart.” — Patti Smith Mini Challenge (5 minutes): Do a generosity spark. Choose one place today where you normally hold back a little—effort, kindness, creativity, or attention. For five minutes, give more than required with no expectation of return. Walk away without tracking the outcome. ⚡ Rockstars don’t conserve their fire out of fear. They trust that what’s given sincerely comes back amplified.

Rock stars are often surrounded by people. Crowds. Fans. Noise. Movement. And yet, some of the loneliest moments happen in the middle of all that sound. Loneliness isn’t just about being alone. It’s about feeling unseen. Unheard. Disconnected from others, and sometimes even from yourself. You can be alone and not lonely—comfortable in your own company, grounded, at peace. And you can be lonely in a room full of people, smiling while feeling completely invisible. A lot of people are carrying that quiet loneliness right now. The kind you don’t post about. The kind that shows up late at night, or early in the morning, or in the space between conversations. The kind that makes you wonder if something is wrong with you. There isn’t. Feeling lonely doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you’re human. It means you care. It means connection matters to you. I want you to know this: I see you. I see the effort it takes to show up when things don’t feel right. I see the heaviness you don’t always talk about. And I know how isolating it can feel to carry that quietly. The way out of loneliness usually isn’t some big dramatic change. It’s often small, simple, human things: Reaching out instead of pulling back Doing something kind for someone else Joining a group, a class, a community—even when it feels awkward Letting yourself be honest instead of “fine” Creating something and sharing it, even imperfectly Loneliness shrinks when we move toward connection—slowly, imperfectly, in our own way. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is send a message. Or show up somewhere new. Or help someone else who might be feeling the same way you are. You don’t have to solve everything today. You don’t have to feel better immediately. Just know this: you’re not alone in feeling alone. And there are more people out there who would understand you than you might think. Keep showing up. Keep reaching out. The world needs your voice—even on the quiet days. https://youtu.be/mrpfu_5h4O0?si=-TRD3h8Z-Wlm6mgk

(Raise your glass! the night’s still young! We’re not done ‘til the devil's sung!) (Stomp! Stomp! Hey!) Woke up on the wrong side of broke again Kissed my luck as it slipped down the drain Lost my boots in a poker bet And my dignity’s soaking wet But I ain’t cryin’, I’m still standin’ With one more fall, I might start dancin’! Rock bottom has a basement, boys And I found it with a grin There's laughter in the wreckage And a toast to all our sins If I’m goin’ down, I’ll go down loud With a pint raised high and a rowdy crowd Rock bottom has a basement — and the floorboards are thin! Got fired from a job I never liked Told my boss where he could ride his bike My girl ran off with my best friend’s mate But they left me the beer and that’s just great Life’s a fight, and I’m still swingin’ If I’m losin’ — well, I’m still singin’! Rock bottom has a basement, boys And I found it with a grin There's laughter in the wreckage And a toast to all our sins If I’m goin’ down, I’ll go down loud With a pint raised high and a rowdy crowd Rock bottom has a basement — and the floorboards are thin! So bang that drum and light that flame We’ll dance in ruin without shame Here's to fools with stubborn pride We’ll find joy on the lowest ride! Rock bottom has a basement, boys And I found it with a grin There's laughter in the wreckage And a toast to all our sins If I’m goin’ down, I’ll go down loud With a pint raised high and a rowdy crowd Rock bottom has a basement — and the floorboards are thin! So here’s to the mess and the muddy pavement Even rock bottom has a basement!

Quote: “The best art divides the audience.” — Rick Rubin Mini Challenge (6 minutes): Do a truth-forward move. Identify one choice today where you’re tempted to play it safe or broadly pleasing. Ask: What would I do if I trusted my taste completely? Take one small action that reflects your real preference—even if not everyone would agree. ⚡ Rockstars don’t aim to be liked by everyone. They aim to be honest enough to matter.