What I’m Doing Right Now:
Me at the top of Lion’s Head in Cape Town, South Africa
31 October 2015
It’s Halloween, the last day of October and I’m in Copenhagen, Denmark just 90 minutes away from playing my last gig here.
This is a snap shot of what I’m working on right now in the bigger scheme of things which is prompted by the ever-inspiring Derek Sivers and his great writing.
Tonight, I’m tying off a 3-month RK live gig residency in Copenhagen, Denmark. I’ll be in Sweden then Norway in a few days to play my last European/Scandinavian dates of 2015 having been to Australia, New Zealand and The UK before this
I’m writing and demoing new songs for my next single and EP (I’m heading into the recording studio after closing the tour)
I’m populating my new blog African Astronauts and working on the promo video for its official launch
I’m recording songs for my upcoming YouTube covers series (project name and details yet to be revealed)
I’m learning new skills and various techniques to keep growing as an individual and as an artist
I’m mentoring various artists on how to work towards and achieve the career goals they desire
I’m helping various friends and colleagues navigate emotional challenges and work towards achieving a healthy mind-spirit balance
I’m taking more time off my busy schedule to be face-to-face with and meet new people, try new things, perform live more, and generally spend less time plugged into the matrix.
Twenty years ago people would process 300* tasks a week manually. Nowadays, just because we can get 3000* tasks processed in a week using the convenience and power of technology, doesn’t mean we have to process 3000 tasks a week! I believe everyone should be able to take even more holidays in 2015 with the same level of productivity or more. Instead, I see more ‘busy’ and less ‘love’ or ‘attention’ for those around us. A smart phone or laptop doesn’t give you a hug and attention quite like a real person can! I’m being more aware of knowing when to turn off the digital devices RK
*I just picked a random number to help illustrate my point
Birthday dinner with long time friends in Perth Australia 2015
Why?
‘Why?’ I find this to be one of the most powerful questions when it comes to pretty much anything anyone does, desires, works towards. Kids go through the infamous ‘whyyy?’ stage and there is merit to staying curious as an adult.
The main reason why I’m doing all of the above comes down to this…
I am building an international career as a world-class performing and recording artist. In an age where you have to build your own space ship if you wish to fly to the stars. I am creating a fulfilling life of artistic expression that is shrouded in love for fellow mankind. Music has the power to heal wounds that aren’t physically visible.
The African Alchemist
