Category Archives: Let The Music Play

The A-Z Manifesto.

Ask often.

Be yourself.

Curate daily.

Develop.

Engage.

Feel.

Grow.

Heal what needs healing.

Investigate where you’re curious.

Joy-seek.

Know your values and ask them to lead you.

Love. And when it doesn’t work, love again. And again.

Make music.

‘No’ changes everything.

Order. Disorder. Reorder.

Pause by orchids. Practice silence. Plow your field.

Questions are the greatest answers.

Responding > Reacting.

Simple is luxurious.

Take a sabbath.

Uncertainty tells a better story than certainty.

Value people.

Wholeness won’t happen without you gathering the pieces.

X marks the spot that’s called your soul. Don’t forget about X.

‘Yes’ is a gift you get to give. And you only have so many you can give.

Zeal + Humility + Humanity multiplied over time = a story worth repeating.

 

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I heard the ice cream truck.

Then I walked around the corner and sixteen dollars later I was the new owner of four ice cream cones.

Typically, we hear about something before we go see about it.

Mind your music.

We’re listening.

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Podcast 25 with Jamey Ice

Jamey Ice is a humanitarian, husband, father, entrepreneur, and the lead guitarist of Green River Ordinance from Fort Worth, TX. With a heart fueled with love and soul curated by curiosity, Jamey joins us to share the insight and wisdom gained by living a life that connects his joy to community, enterprise, and philanthropy.

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For more information on Jamey, Green River Ordinance, and his other projects we discuss in the podcast, see the links below.

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Alas, if you enjoyed this episode, please make sure that you share it with those you love and those you lead. As always, you can subscribe and stream  Let The Music Play Podcast by clicking here.

Godspeed and #LetTheMusicPlay,

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Musings for Your Weekend

Chef’s Table Season 2 on Netflix

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If you haven’t watched Season 1, then start there. These are some of the most beautiful stories and people you’ll find in documentary world today.

Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living by Krista Tippett

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Krista’s work and conversations on meaning, beauty, and the art of living have been such a gift for me over the years. Please purchase and read her new, Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living.

Watch Bonnaroo Live via Red Bull TV Live Stream

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Can’t be in Tennessee this weekend? No worries. Watch the live stream from Bonnaroo. The schedule can be found here.

Lastly, if you haven’t listened to Let The Music Play Podcast, please give an episode a spin. Our guests this year have been food for the soul.

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Podcast 23: A Conversation with Parker J. Palmer

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Parker J. Palmer, founder and Senior Partner of the Center for Courage & Renewal, is a world-renowned writer, speaker and activist who focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality and social change. He has reached millions worldwide through his nine books, including Let Your Life Speak, The Courage to Teach, A Hidden Wholeness, and Healing the Heart of Democracy.

Palmer joins us in Episode 23 with lovely conversation and journey into the ‘mobius strip’, the beauty found in paradox, community, solitude, and living an undivided life.

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The Mobius Strip

His work has richly illuminated my life and I’m certain this conversation will do the same for you.

You can find more information on Parker and the Center for Courage and Renewal by clicking here and all of his books can be found at Amazon by clicking here.

This episode is available for download and streaming in iTunes as well as AshtonGustafson.com.

Lastly, please remember to share this with those you love and those you lead.

 

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