The artist can teach us how to be in business…for real. But we want to ignore all the lessons. A shame.
Here’s a small lesson on how to spend your next however many years, courtesy of one who didn’t waste a single minute.
I was lucky to be there for a few of them.
Now that I’ve made this video, I can see some other things more clearly, and I’d like to share one of those with you.
If it’s true that there are lessons in every moment, and that the more valuable come from the more difficult moments, then this might be one of the most valuable lessons of all, because it comes out of the most unwanted moment life can bring.
This is a video I did not think I was ready to make. But when the moment comes, if you are willing to go through it instead of around it, sometimes you get the grace.
Note: It would be a good idea to watch this in full-screen if you are on a desktop.
23 replies to "Requiem for the artist"
Steve–what a beautiful tribute for your dear friend. And such a profound message for us all! Thank you!
Thank you, Mary.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute to a magnificent performer.
I think he would like 90% of it 🙂
<3
(I was not able to insert an actual heart image, so I will resort to this form….)
Thank u for sharing this special tribute…Why only 90% of it?
Ah, he would have asked one of his friends to compose that last piece of music!
Thank you for this tribute, Steve. Your friend’s gentle, creative fire lives on for others though visual media. You have added to that beautifully.
I was happy enough to be just his friend, but thanks for the vote of confidence! 🙂
Wow, your friend is a true example of living one’s life fully. It’s beautiful and inspirational. Thank you for sharing it, so sorry for your loss.
Thank you, Bill. I agree.
Wow, I am moved to tears by your video. Not only is it a wonderful tribute to your dear friend, it’s also filled with beautiful lessons for us all, in life and in business. As a long-time professional flutist, the metaphor of the artist resonates deeply with me. Thanks for sharing this beautiful and impactful video with us all.
That means a lot to me today, Julia. Thank you.
Thanks for reminding me, through your brilliant tribute to your friend, that we all have something deep within ourselves that should rise to the surface in a way that can benefit others. I think we spend a lot of time over-valuing what others know and under-valuing what we know.
Exactly. And there will never be a perfect time to start sharing them, will there?
Beautiful. Meaningful. Thank you and thank Larry.
Yes. Thank you, Larry…
Thanks Steve for the wonderful reminder of the power of our story, or our masks and the parts we play.
You are an awesome gift Steve thanks for being in my life.
Lars showed that so elegantly, didn’t he?
I’m sorry for your loss. I know a friend like that is always in the heart.
I am humbled and inspired by this magnificent video, in honor of your late, dear friend. It is amazing how some people touch us….even if we “meet” them through others rather than personally. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing Lars art and presence. A blessing.
Thank you for sharing this lovely and gracious video. Our life stories are so important. I did not know this wonderful man, so I am grateful for this beautiful video.