As an American citizen, one has to vote. If we don't vote, we're not doing our part. We'll become some sort of oligarchy. Jason Mraz More Quotes by Jason Mraz More Quotes From Jason Mraz What I get on a yoga mat, and from a yoga teacher, has been more beneficial onstage than any other workshop I've ever done. Jason Mraz yoga done teacher Being out in nature inspires me as a writer. Jason Mraz inspire I like to sit in front of the computer, going through files of music, and recording the final vocals, guitars and what- nots. But the windows are always open and you can hear the crickets, birds, chickens, and even the sound of rain hitting the studio. The farm is a great place to hang out in, learn from and create music. Jason Mraz guitar rain bird When you're writing a song and there are five people invested in it, it's easy for one person to say, 'Oh, this song is about this and that', and everyone has to hear the idea and see if they can do better. Jason Mraz writing song ideas It makes me feel great, knowing my songs are being heard and of service to people. Jason Mraz knowing song people The foolish idea that my music can actually make a difference in someone's life - that right there is proof that it's working. It makes me feel great, it really does. Jason Mraz making-a-difference differences ideas I love eating healthy and doing the yoga thing, because I think I'm going to live to a thousand doing so. And that's because I don't want to leave here so soon. I want to stick around as long as I can, but I know that's not going to be the case. We're all going. Jason Mraz yoga long thinking When I first started, my message was about joy, but I didn't really have the vocabulary and life experience to fully deliver it. Jason Mraz vocabulary messages joy Through my years as a writer, I've learnt how to simplify the message and pen songs that have a more specific quality - it's not just about my ego and trying to meet girls. Jason Mraz girl song years I thought I was the center of the world and that my parents had nothing to do with me, and I regret that. I wish I had been a little kinder to my family and been friends with them and let them into my life and shared with them the things I was doing rather than feel like I needed to do my life in secret. Jason Mraz regret parent secret My memory is not so good so my most memorable show is the last one I played. Songs are written with intention but they only emerge in the moment. Jason Mraz memorable song memories My days could be described as an ever changing palette of blues, greens, browns, and golds. Mostly because of surfing and garden-gazing. On tour, the colors are desaturated by florescent lights and dull grey carpets. Jason Mraz garden color light I feel like I write the same album every time but each time I try to convey the message more simply. Jason Mraz albums writing trying If i were to lose my memories, I would rely on music. There is so much of my story embedded in each. Jason Mraz embedded stories memories I'm a lover, not a fighter. No battles for me. Jason Mraz fighter battle lovers I love the sound of the wind in the trees and the song of the birds and the shuffle in the leaves of my many woodland friends. Jason Mraz song bird wind If you have a dream, this is your chance. We don't always have to play it safe because people might think you're weird. Jason Mraz dream play thinking I would enjoy doing what cats do: singing, sleeping, and licking my nuts. Jason Mraz cat nuts sleep I still go through stages of wanting to try other trades. When I was young I thought I'd be a magician. And then a cartoonist. Or a professional roller-skater. But there wasn't much support for those on career day. Jason Mraz support careers trying Thanks to music I have found a deeper connection to an otherwise elusive God. Thru music I get to commune directly, and daily. On a side note to readers, any service or craft you give your heart to will give you the same effect. Don't be afraid to work less and play more! We are human. We didn't come here to hold down a dayjob. We came here to live and learn! Jason Mraz play heart giving
