Part Jedi, part David Cook
I admit it...I love American Idol. I am always sad to see it go. This year I was a David Cook fan from the beginning. I loved his singing and his cool way of taking other people's songs and making them feel like his. The thing that I loved most of all though was his confidence. He wasn't cocky though. He seemed at ease and just taking the whole crazy AI season in stride. Personally, I think I'd freaking out. The thought of having to be "on" like that in front of millions every week just makes my stomach hurt. I am not sure if I could be as true to myself as he seemed to be under that kind of scrutiny and pressure. I wish that I could say that I would be but I have my doubts.
With this in mind, I was driving around the other day just thinking about things. Earlier, I had been listening to his single "Dream Big" from the final performance show (which I just loved by the way). I am in the process of dreaming big and I'm trying to break down the parts of me that get in the way of that. I am trying to chase away fears and doubt. I want a lot less of those these days.
While all of this is floating around in my head, I am hearing the voice of Obi Wan Kenobi from the 2nd row speakers in my van. I love Obi Wan too by the way. My kids are Star Wars crazy and they watch the movies over and over again. They watch and listen and I just get to drive and listen. I have listened to Obi Wan and friends for hours and hours...Obi Wan is amazing. He can be in the middle of a battle and be totally calm. Crisis can be right in front of him and he is okay. How nice it would be to have the mind of a Jedi.
On this particular day I decided something. I want to be part Jedi and part David Cook.
When the going gets tough and I start to worry, doubt, have fear or get stuck, I am going to try and hear Obi Wan's mantra "Patience, Luke Farrah!". When I feel nervous or ruffled or have eyes on me, I am going to channel David Cook. I will try and relax, allow the creativity to flow through me (yes, like The Force) and keep my honest, true-to-self face on me. I will try to be grateful, humble and confident in a single moment (man, that's hard). It's like that famous scene in Empire Strikes Back where Luke is on Dagobah and, before he walks into the cave, he looks at Yoda and says, "What's in there?" and Yoda says, "Only what you bring with you". So, for now, I am trying to pack a new bag. I am looking to take some new things with me as I walk into the next cave. Wish me luck...you know the Dark Side can be strong.
May the Force be with you!
Farrah Braniff
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I want to be like Yoda. He always knows what to say! And it usually sounds so profound! :)