the phrase “life is short” is starting to feel inadequate. Life is also long. What should I do with the rest of my years? I’ve dedicated my life to my career. For the past twenty years, that’s been my excuse for everything and my absolute number-one priority. I prioritized music over my family, friends, and relationships. Now it feels like that career, and my accompanying self-image, are dissolving like a veil of smoke in a sudden breeze.
