The Heart Principle

But big life events change people, and the truth is I’m different now. I’m still figuring everything out

She’s not working as much as she used to, but she spends most of her time traveling with her friends. They’re currently planning a trip to Budapest.

like you to watch what you’re doing and saying, and if it’s something that doesn’t feel right and true to who you are, if it’s something that exhausts you or makes you unhappy, take a look at why you’re doing it. And if there isn’t a good reason . . . try not doing it.”

I suspect, you’re trying, unconsciously perhaps, to change your music to be what people like. But that’s impossible, Anna. Because it’s art. You can’t please everyone. The second you change it so one person likes it, you’ll lose someone who liked it the way it was before. Isn’t that what you’ve been doing as you go in circles? You have to learn how to listen to yourself again, to be yourself.”

I do have a pet. He’s a rock. His name is, very creatively, Rock.

I ran yesterday for three hours, and I’m at it again today even though my left knee’s been acting up. I just can’t seem to stop. Lately, it’s the only thing that keeps my mind off stuff.

I’m aware of how drained I am on every level

You can’t please everyone

I’m terrified that if I slip, if I fail, everyone will stop loving me, and where will I be then?

Now . . . people have expectations, and I can’t stand knowing that I might disappoint them.”