Free improvisation in music isn’t about being good. It’s not about knowing theory, practicing scales, or impressing anyone. It’s about letting go of the rules.

After years of deep inner work − therapy, journaling, drawing, meditating − I felt like I had changed. I was calmer. Braver. Freer. I didn't realize I was still stuck.

I’m a perfectionist. Always have been. It doesn’t help that I can spot a double space from a mile away. But here’s the kicker: I work in event organization.