An influential music teacher once spoke about 'being in the room' when you play. That is, not being mentally absent but really being conscious of the moment and the act of playing (although not in a self-conscious way - just a PRESENT way). I still carry it with me as being an important concept in life as it is in music/life. I know, I know. Most of you are going to say "but it's all too ugly - I CHOOSE to be absent"!

Callie In Thinking Mode And Still Low Sugar Time