In an interview with Maranda Pleasant, Grammy award winning artiste, Alicia Keys reveal that its the quiet moments that recharge and inspire her to do more and remain creative.
AK: Quiet moments recharge me.
Writing in my journal keeps me focused on my spirit and what I need or feel.
Listening to great music and art inspires me and recharges me. I’ve learned
that one of my greatest secrets is scheduling downtime into a busy schedule.
This gives me the time to have quality moments with my husband and son, who
both recharge my spirit in ways I never imagined.
Maranda Pleasant: What inspires
you?
Alicia Keys: Many things inspire
me. First and foremost, my family, my husband and our son, Egypt. I find that
the love we share fills me up and makes me see and appreciate life in a
different way. I’m also inspired by many of my friends, colleagues and the
extraordinary people I’ve been fortunate enough to meet along the way. Through
my organization, Keep a Child Alive, I’ve
met many young women who are HIV positive and courageously fighting the
disease. Their determination to live a full life and see their children live in
a better world is deeply inspiring to me. Artists and musicians inspire me.
There are so many wonderful and talented people in the world. I love
discovering new music, new writers, or new art.
MP: How do you stay centered?
AK: I pray. I pray before
everything. When I wake up, before I eat, before I perform, before I go to
sleep, in the moments I need guidance. I pray to give thanks and to recognize
all the good things that are in my life even during times of great change,
confusion, or frustration. Prayer keeps me centered.
MP: What do you do with emotional
pain?
AK: I’ve always expressed myself
best through writing. I’ve gotten out all of my deepest feelings that way for
as long as I can remember. Sometimes I just sweat it out by running or boxing.
When I really need it, talking is the best way to deal with emotional pain.
You can read the complete interview here
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