Manifest your reality

Yesterday, I watched an incredible band called the Avett Brothers perform at Edgefield in Troutdale, OR. What an amazing show! These brothers had such high energy, with an audience whom were quite receptive to their material. The entire time I could not help but wonder what it would take for me to reach this level of professionalism. What would I have to do? What would I have to sacrifice? My life's calling has been in the direction of music ever since I was a small boy. I have played  on many of great stages, opening up for amazing artist over the years. But these guys     were loved. I watched as adoring fans mouthed the words of their favorite performers, in awe just to be near their musical talents. A friend of mine told me one day, while we were out to lunch from a recording session. He said :" One day you are going to move the hearts of people like Bob Marley". or something to that effect. I was totally dumbfounded by that comment. How could little ol Santino Cadiz from Lodi California, who grew up listening to his parents old records of Stevie Wonder, Tower of Power and The Doobie Brothers make such an impact on the world? I am moving at a pace, that I hope my mentors are proud of. I am discovering within me each day what it requires to be something great. At this moment I speak words of accomplishment! At this moment I speak words of Victory over defeat! I am the head! not the tail! I am above! not below! Lord use me as you will,  to be a divine instrument for the peace and unity through healing, through music. To be a voice of one calling from the desert. Open new paths for me! Open doors that might have been closed by my own poor choices! Create a right spirit within me, So that I might be what you have called me to be.
One love and Namaste  my friends!
-SMC

Here is an article I have never read until today. Thanks for the inspiration!http://thedailygrind8634.blogspot.com/2012/06/jn-134-photo-essay-santino-cadiz-bombs.html     Avett Brothers photo courtesy of Santino Cadiz 2012      Santino Cadiz Band photo courtesy of Michael Rivera 2012