Thank you for posting the Brian Eno essay. I've been really struggling to return to singing after a few years of serious hard knocks, and I'm finding it incredibly hard to work my way back into the head/soul-space of singing with spontaneity.

I try to assign myself some daily singing time-- in the car, in the shower, during farm chores, etc.--but it still feels really artificial. Considering I used to sing at the drop of a hat and was known for being able to come up with a song for almost any topic/situation, this is a really bothersome state of affairs!

I suspect it's like a lot of other skills-- I have to just keep at it until it feels natural again. I think it really does help to have a regular gathering in which to sing with others-- they can hold a person accountable for this health-giving regimen. I don't know of any regular song circles in easy driving distance, but maybe I can pull some folks together a few times this winter...

--Cuilionn