“Do not go quietly unto your grave”
The words of the great Mark Sandman of the band Morphine. True to the song’s mantra, Mark Sandman died on stage at the age of 46. After his death the not-for-profit Mark Sandman Music Education Fund was established to give children the opportunity to learn a musical instrument and foster artistic goals and experiences.
The song is a message and a warning. Live life. Make no regrets. It’s a call to arms. Fight against mediocrity. I’ll admit I don’t always follow his advice, but I’m trying harder. Starting this blog is part of the journey. Personally I’d like to live a little longer than Mark, but listening to this song always reminds me of how important it is to be passionate about what you do. It reminds me that the things I often get distracted with are mostly irrelevant or insignificant. Passion, creativity, inspiration – make it happen.