I could smell that Spirit of Halloween aisle, thank you. Mm. Rubbery.
As for the thing that keeps me going? Super cliche but there is no other right-er answer: my children.
Having them was hard. I am a stoic, steadfast individual. Having people rely on you...not like, I'm relying on you to work your shift or meet me at the movies but rely on you to literally stay alive....PHEW. It’s something, man. Just wild, wild stuff. Do not recommend. Also highly recommend. Without them I had a lot more of me but now they are everything I am. Isn't that strange? Am I making sense? I haven't even stolen all their Halloween candy yet so I can't blame a sugar rush. Idk it's weird, I can't explain it. But they make my world go round, ya know?
To answer the question of what keeps me going, I can say with certainty that it's my desire to learn about the world around me. Knowledge is such a precious gift to have, and it helps us humans to connect with the world around us. Education is what opens our minds, teaches us to love each other, and reminds us that we are only one VERY small part of a vast and infinitely expanding universe. Seriously, I feel like as a species we have a strong tendency to be egomaniacs ("apes with ego trips", to put it another way haha) so learning about the world around us is an important reminder that we are part of something bigger and all interconnected. Is what I'm saying making any sense? To be honest I feel like I rambled a little right there 😅 I don't have a train of thought, I have a Roomba of thought that bounces off the walls and zooms in completely different directions.
Art keeps me going too. Drawing and singing bring me joy in a way that's hard to explain, it's something I think is only knowable when you're doing it (and as the very musician and artist who inspires me most I'm certain you know that exact feeling!). For years that joy was stripped away from me because of the bullying I experienced for both my taste in music and my art style. Now I feel empowered knowing that I have amazing friends, a loving community, and people who smile when they see what I make. I'll always remember to draw because it makes ME happy above all else, and appreciate the kind people and understand that haters aren't worth my time.
And for the record, you absolutely rocked the house even when you had to sit down as your back recovered! After the Ridgefield concert I could barely move my neck for two weeks because I was headbanging so much 😹 it doesn't matter if you are sitting down because you need to heal or jumping around and dancing across the stage (as I know you enjoy), no matter what you and the guys know how to put on an awesome show and make all of us have a great time! Side note: the fact that you smiled when I held up my drawing of you made me so happy I started tearing up 😅
Hope you enjoy your Halloween, B. Hugs from Washington as always. Never forget how amazing you are!
Unfinished business. I feel that sometimes when it comes to that, maybe we aren't meant to finish certain things. The universe decides to pull or push you in another direction, or in some cases, stops you altogether, to get you on a different path. We might feel like it's unfinished business, but the reality is that maybe we weren't meant to finish it.
As far as what keeps me going, it's music, plain and simple. I can't imagine life without it. And people like you, Brandon (and Incubus, and all the other bands I listen to), who bless me every day with your magical musical gifts. What you do matters, and you are enough, dammit.
Unfinished business changes to new and different business just like the energy changes in our body. Blow out the old and breath in the new. The hungry ghosts as you mentioned need to manifest energy to appear and with that energy every day brings something new. To me Nirvana is bliss, liberation and a release. My bliss is music and coffee at the end of a long day. I sit in backwards meditation. (Begin with the last thing and move forward to when you woke up) You then begin to see what in your life you would like to change to bring you more joy and peace.
That line.. jiggling your compass....I love that!!!! The ghosts in my house are always hungry and full of energy.
Release the day at the end...begin a new one the next morning and give thanks to the universe! Never forget that sound heals...so I must thank you for the sound you bring us!!!!! Happy Halloween to you all!!!
For lack of a more formed thoughtful response, I will just say that I love the song "Undefeated," particularly the "I'm bent but not broken" lyric, so quote yourself all you like.
Cannot wait to see new art, music, books, or all of the above. Was unfortunate you had to cancel those shows! My wife and I were bummed because we were going to the meet and greet in Chicago and were looking forward to talking to you and the band! But glad all is well and you're all healed up! Keep sharing your work and talents with the world! We love it and appreciate all you do for the fans and for the better of the world!
Yea we are never done, never enough. I feel like it shifts from growing our own souls, bodies and minds to shaping the ones around us. Im a mom and that growth comes from examining maybe the trauma you lived through and helping to grow a decent member of the next generation. Its basically a mind fuck and the best thing to ever happen. Secondly, my career shifted from being the student to being the teacher. I really havent done my job if I havent help the next generation of nurses succeed; it brings me joy. Glad to see you back on here! xoxo
I recently suffered a mild injury in my quadratus lumborum while I was doing stretches to get better I was denying my emotional body so the warning in my lower back spread to inflammation in my sacroIlliac and I was finally forced to stop and face my body crying out to me.
Here is what I’ve found in both those places I’d like to pass along to you
“The QL is a bridge tissue between the upper and lower body. It can become an emotional and energetic dumping site for our unmet needs, frustrations, anger, and grief around issues of support.” Www.abmp.com
As with other types of lower back pain, sacroiliac joint pain is considered to originate in foundational problems surrounding our feeling of support or lack of support. Our pelvis and lower back are part of our core, or that, which supports our body at its center. It is where we ground ourselves in our "tribe" or that social group in which we belong or wish to belong.
This perceived support could be physical, emotional, financial or spiritual. It can originate from feelings you have regarding support from your family, your spouse or significant other, your boss, your work in general, your children, your community, your church, a special social group or whatever support from whatever source you feel is lacking in your life.
We look forward to much more Incubus in the future but rather you take care of your vessel and all the systems tied to it before I ever watched you wince at pain on stage.
I am looking forward to seeing your new work! Yes, your work with Incubus is amazing but I am more curious as to how you all continue to evolve as individuals.
I am not sure if you ever read the comments but I’ll bite. As a Scorpio, I love that feeling of rebirth. I have risen from the ashes in my career and personal life several times and there is something about coming out the other side... stronger, happier, and with new lessons learned... I find that exhilarating. I help people for a living (but in a very capitalistic way) and helping others on their journey of rebirth and/or setting them on the right path to help make their own dreams come true... that is also a thrill to me. I went to a dinner party the other night and we talked about the best job we have ever had (I found out I didn’t have a lot of *fun* jobs but whatever) and although my job is stressful at times... I love it because I am making an impact on people’s lives. I create art in my spare time but if money didn’t matter, I am not sure I could leave what I do for a living. I would likely refocus and maybe focus on a specific type of clientele. This is my long term plan so it will happen regardless, so... I guess I can’t complain. Starting my own business will be my next challenge but I am ready for it.
Your music and art gives people life. People have made life, family, and career choices because of your lyrics and art which is amazing. A lot of people do things to become famous or for the “prestige”. You don’t seem like that kind of person... which is why so many people find you relatable. Please keep us updated, especially regarding your artwork. I am looking forward to what you plan to put out next!
Sin! 😈 Cute! “Relationship”? Omg we’re moving so fast here! Unfinished business? Hmmm I guess we shall see. What are you looking to find out there? What do you think you’ll discover? I can see how this tour may have left you with pent-up or unexhausted energy. I hope you find the release you’re looking for through these next couple of shows. Honestly, I wish I could have attended one of “The Sitting Shows”. Seems like a very intimate experience. I would have loved to share that moment of enlightenment with you.
Isn’t it amazing how the body heals itself?! I do hope you’re fully recovered and in perfect health. It’s always scary to hear your favorite person is injured. Despite the pain I think you handled it overall with poise and grace 😸. And I wish nothing but the best for you and your physical being.
Ahhh, my Baba! 🌻 May he rest in eternal peace 🌞
What drives me? Other than the obvious art, music, passion etc.. Years ago I gave into the “flow”. Instead of being the driver I became the vessel. This has lead me down some enlightened paths. And funny you mention Nirvana. Because I’m trying to think if I’ve ever reached Nirvana? I guess it’s kind of like an orgasm or La petite mort aka The Little Death. I can’t say I’ve had many but have I before? Sure. So it’s the same for Nirvana. I’ve reached these moments of being completely blown out only to be reborn in some other form. 🕯
Now I’m at the point where I’m stepping out of the autonomous realm and delving into becoming a conscious, aware being once more. It can be hard. There are some times where I find myself as the Watcher or Observer and I have to “come to” and be ever present there in that moment.
Love is probably the force that drives me the most. Well, that and sex of course. Which sucks because love doesn’t always come with sex and vice versa. It’s almost like I get blindsided and end up on the side of the road or at the edge of a cliff with no clue of how I got there. So it’s always an intoxicating whirlwind. And if you’re able to give yourself to it freely, fully and completely it can be a very satisfying feeling.
What is it with you and candy corn? 🎃 lol but a kiss is a kiss 👄 and returning that olfactory inducing hug with the warmest of embraces.
Hope the rest of this season is filled with love and light ✨🍄
“May all who are ill or injured
Quickly be freed from their ailments. Whatever diseases there are in the world, May these never occur again.”
You speak so eloquently. Looking forward to your new endeavors. Thank you for the Nirvana reference and I hope your back or any appendages do not hurt themselves soon.
I could smell that Spirit of Halloween aisle, thank you. Mm. Rubbery.
As for the thing that keeps me going? Super cliche but there is no other right-er answer: my children.
Having them was hard. I am a stoic, steadfast individual. Having people rely on you...not like, I'm relying on you to work your shift or meet me at the movies but rely on you to literally stay alive....PHEW. It’s something, man. Just wild, wild stuff. Do not recommend. Also highly recommend. Without them I had a lot more of me but now they are everything I am. Isn't that strange? Am I making sense? I haven't even stolen all their Halloween candy yet so I can't blame a sugar rush. Idk it's weird, I can't explain it. But they make my world go round, ya know?
That and BBQ.
❤️
To answer the question of what keeps me going, I can say with certainty that it's my desire to learn about the world around me. Knowledge is such a precious gift to have, and it helps us humans to connect with the world around us. Education is what opens our minds, teaches us to love each other, and reminds us that we are only one VERY small part of a vast and infinitely expanding universe. Seriously, I feel like as a species we have a strong tendency to be egomaniacs ("apes with ego trips", to put it another way haha) so learning about the world around us is an important reminder that we are part of something bigger and all interconnected. Is what I'm saying making any sense? To be honest I feel like I rambled a little right there 😅 I don't have a train of thought, I have a Roomba of thought that bounces off the walls and zooms in completely different directions.
Art keeps me going too. Drawing and singing bring me joy in a way that's hard to explain, it's something I think is only knowable when you're doing it (and as the very musician and artist who inspires me most I'm certain you know that exact feeling!). For years that joy was stripped away from me because of the bullying I experienced for both my taste in music and my art style. Now I feel empowered knowing that I have amazing friends, a loving community, and people who smile when they see what I make. I'll always remember to draw because it makes ME happy above all else, and appreciate the kind people and understand that haters aren't worth my time.
And for the record, you absolutely rocked the house even when you had to sit down as your back recovered! After the Ridgefield concert I could barely move my neck for two weeks because I was headbanging so much 😹 it doesn't matter if you are sitting down because you need to heal or jumping around and dancing across the stage (as I know you enjoy), no matter what you and the guys know how to put on an awesome show and make all of us have a great time! Side note: the fact that you smiled when I held up my drawing of you made me so happy I started tearing up 😅
Hope you enjoy your Halloween, B. Hugs from Washington as always. Never forget how amazing you are!
Unfinished business. I feel that sometimes when it comes to that, maybe we aren't meant to finish certain things. The universe decides to pull or push you in another direction, or in some cases, stops you altogether, to get you on a different path. We might feel like it's unfinished business, but the reality is that maybe we weren't meant to finish it.
As far as what keeps me going, it's music, plain and simple. I can't imagine life without it. And people like you, Brandon (and Incubus, and all the other bands I listen to), who bless me every day with your magical musical gifts. What you do matters, and you are enough, dammit.
Oh, and chocolate.
Yay! This made my Halloween heart so happy! 🎃 Happy Halloween to you! I can't wait to see/hear what you are cooking up! 🖤
Thank you for another awesome share
Unfinished business changes to new and different business just like the energy changes in our body. Blow out the old and breath in the new. The hungry ghosts as you mentioned need to manifest energy to appear and with that energy every day brings something new. To me Nirvana is bliss, liberation and a release. My bliss is music and coffee at the end of a long day. I sit in backwards meditation. (Begin with the last thing and move forward to when you woke up) You then begin to see what in your life you would like to change to bring you more joy and peace.
That line.. jiggling your compass....I love that!!!! The ghosts in my house are always hungry and full of energy.
Release the day at the end...begin a new one the next morning and give thanks to the universe! Never forget that sound heals...so I must thank you for the sound you bring us!!!!! Happy Halloween to you all!!!
For lack of a more formed thoughtful response, I will just say that I love the song "Undefeated," particularly the "I'm bent but not broken" lyric, so quote yourself all you like.
Cannot wait to see new art, music, books, or all of the above. Was unfortunate you had to cancel those shows! My wife and I were bummed because we were going to the meet and greet in Chicago and were looking forward to talking to you and the band! But glad all is well and you're all healed up! Keep sharing your work and talents with the world! We love it and appreciate all you do for the fans and for the better of the world!
Yea we are never done, never enough. I feel like it shifts from growing our own souls, bodies and minds to shaping the ones around us. Im a mom and that growth comes from examining maybe the trauma you lived through and helping to grow a decent member of the next generation. Its basically a mind fuck and the best thing to ever happen. Secondly, my career shifted from being the student to being the teacher. I really havent done my job if I havent help the next generation of nurses succeed; it brings me joy. Glad to see you back on here! xoxo
Brandon,
I recently suffered a mild injury in my quadratus lumborum while I was doing stretches to get better I was denying my emotional body so the warning in my lower back spread to inflammation in my sacroIlliac and I was finally forced to stop and face my body crying out to me.
Here is what I’ve found in both those places I’d like to pass along to you
“The QL is a bridge tissue between the upper and lower body. It can become an emotional and energetic dumping site for our unmet needs, frustrations, anger, and grief around issues of support.” Www.abmp.com
As with other types of lower back pain, sacroiliac joint pain is considered to originate in foundational problems surrounding our feeling of support or lack of support. Our pelvis and lower back are part of our core, or that, which supports our body at its center. It is where we ground ourselves in our "tribe" or that social group in which we belong or wish to belong.
This perceived support could be physical, emotional, financial or spiritual. It can originate from feelings you have regarding support from your family, your spouse or significant other, your boss, your work in general, your children, your community, your church, a special social group or whatever support from whatever source you feel is lacking in your life.
Www.bodywindow.com
We look forward to much more Incubus in the future but rather you take care of your vessel and all the systems tied to it before I ever watched you wince at pain on stage.
Happy Halloween my ethereal friend
Can’t believe I wasn’t able to comment on tornado photo.,..
I am looking forward to seeing your new work! Yes, your work with Incubus is amazing but I am more curious as to how you all continue to evolve as individuals.
I am not sure if you ever read the comments but I’ll bite. As a Scorpio, I love that feeling of rebirth. I have risen from the ashes in my career and personal life several times and there is something about coming out the other side... stronger, happier, and with new lessons learned... I find that exhilarating. I help people for a living (but in a very capitalistic way) and helping others on their journey of rebirth and/or setting them on the right path to help make their own dreams come true... that is also a thrill to me. I went to a dinner party the other night and we talked about the best job we have ever had (I found out I didn’t have a lot of *fun* jobs but whatever) and although my job is stressful at times... I love it because I am making an impact on people’s lives. I create art in my spare time but if money didn’t matter, I am not sure I could leave what I do for a living. I would likely refocus and maybe focus on a specific type of clientele. This is my long term plan so it will happen regardless, so... I guess I can’t complain. Starting my own business will be my next challenge but I am ready for it.
Your music and art gives people life. People have made life, family, and career choices because of your lyrics and art which is amazing. A lot of people do things to become famous or for the “prestige”. You don’t seem like that kind of person... which is why so many people find you relatable. Please keep us updated, especially regarding your artwork. I am looking forward to what you plan to put out next!
Sin! 😈 Cute! “Relationship”? Omg we’re moving so fast here! Unfinished business? Hmmm I guess we shall see. What are you looking to find out there? What do you think you’ll discover? I can see how this tour may have left you with pent-up or unexhausted energy. I hope you find the release you’re looking for through these next couple of shows. Honestly, I wish I could have attended one of “The Sitting Shows”. Seems like a very intimate experience. I would have loved to share that moment of enlightenment with you.
Isn’t it amazing how the body heals itself?! I do hope you’re fully recovered and in perfect health. It’s always scary to hear your favorite person is injured. Despite the pain I think you handled it overall with poise and grace 😸. And I wish nothing but the best for you and your physical being.
Ahhh, my Baba! 🌻 May he rest in eternal peace 🌞
What drives me? Other than the obvious art, music, passion etc.. Years ago I gave into the “flow”. Instead of being the driver I became the vessel. This has lead me down some enlightened paths. And funny you mention Nirvana. Because I’m trying to think if I’ve ever reached Nirvana? I guess it’s kind of like an orgasm or La petite mort aka The Little Death. I can’t say I’ve had many but have I before? Sure. So it’s the same for Nirvana. I’ve reached these moments of being completely blown out only to be reborn in some other form. 🕯
Now I’m at the point where I’m stepping out of the autonomous realm and delving into becoming a conscious, aware being once more. It can be hard. There are some times where I find myself as the Watcher or Observer and I have to “come to” and be ever present there in that moment.
Love is probably the force that drives me the most. Well, that and sex of course. Which sucks because love doesn’t always come with sex and vice versa. It’s almost like I get blindsided and end up on the side of the road or at the edge of a cliff with no clue of how I got there. So it’s always an intoxicating whirlwind. And if you’re able to give yourself to it freely, fully and completely it can be a very satisfying feeling.
What is it with you and candy corn? 🎃 lol but a kiss is a kiss 👄 and returning that olfactory inducing hug with the warmest of embraces.
Hope the rest of this season is filled with love and light ✨🍄
“May all who are ill or injured
Quickly be freed from their ailments. Whatever diseases there are in the world, May these never occur again.”
Holy Moly Brandon...You write as beautiful as you look. I enjoy reading your thoughts....Love Stacy
You speak so eloquently. Looking forward to your new endeavors. Thank you for the Nirvana reference and I hope your back or any appendages do not hurt themselves soon.
The first time candy corn has been sexy to me. I will relish it with a wink and a nod.