Live by the words" Im Doing Me" Fantasia

Greetings everyone,  I am very happy to write my first blog.   I decided to create a blog that would allow me to share my journey through performing as it relates to life and inspire those indivisuals who wish to pursue their dreams but lack the courage to fufill them. So every week, I will pick a song(Could be anything)as a  theme of a  designated topic. I believe the power of music is both healing and meaningful in our lives and it is my hope that through my words, encouragement and wisdom will continue to resonate  through your soul. So here Goes.......

The other day, while driving, I heard Fantasia Burrinos new single entitled "I'm Doing Me".   I was quite intrigued by the words and the catchy beat and instantly knew that it would be my first subject matter for this blog.  Although the whole song has a wonderful meaning it is the chorus that makes me feel great about the current happenings  in my life. The words are simply, "I'm Doing Me this time around, I'd rather be by myself, I won't let your drama hold me down, no." She is clearly referring to a man throughout the song but I find that even if you are not experiencing relationship problems,  there are other aspects in life such as family, friends or even major self esteem issues that can  be a major hinderence  towards ones ability to be comfortable being themselves. 

As a performer,  I can honeslty say that I was probably  able  to completely "DO ME" about a year ago.  This is ironic seeing as how I have been performing since the tender age of three. I was always on stage, always peforming and singing but still I was  trapped in my own insecurities to the point were my happiness became more about what others thought of me rather than what I thought of myself.  Many times I ask  myself, "Will this person like me? "What if they do not like the way I sing? "  What if they do not like what I am wearing?" It was like playing a guessing game with myself.  I had been running the coarse of that game for too long until one day I asked myself the game winning question." WHY DOES IT MATTER TO ME WHAT THEY LIKE, WHAT DO I LIKE?"  It was like an ephiphany, realizing that I was letting other peoples opinions define who I was instead of listening to my own feelings and just DOING ME. From that day forwad the chains were broken and I was not a prisoner of my insecurities anymore. Now,  I no longer care if people wont like a particular dress, shoe or hairstyle that I choose and furthermore I no longer entertain the negativity that can often surround a career in performing .  I know me better than I know myself LOL and DOING ME  has been the best thing, because I am more comfortable in my lifestyle, fashion, religion and most of all my artistry.  I encourage you to look at yourself and find out what you like.  Make a catergorized list of your favorite things like your favorite book,store or even your favorite dessert.  I promise you there is nothing more beautiful than knowing your worth and appreciating YOURSELF.  So after you read this blog, go to your mirror and tell that person that you see in the reflection- " Im Doing Me this Time Around"


Loves that,

Musically Yours,

Madelyn Brene