Tipping on the Tightrope

So this is my blog. Things are coming together and my synapses are firing so thought I'd transmit!
Signed up with the twitter name, but the site asks me... what's the title? (this bit is always hard, huh?)
So I picked Tipping on the Tightrope, from a song and artist I am utterly in love with at the moment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwnefUaKCbc
Now can I just say that Janelle Monae may just be the coolest person in the whole world. Her songs are incredible, she radiates calm confidence and just looks like she is having a ball. I also have to say I R.E.S.P.E.C.T an R&B star who dresses like a cool chick - but is wearing more than her pants (yes, I am looking at you Rihanna and Katy Perry... 'empowering', ahem). So Janelle, I am with you.

And I am so with you when you sing:

"Whether you're high or low, you gotta tip on the tightrope. 
T-t-t-tip on the tightrope."

For me, this song (as well as making me want to dance- joy!) speaks volumes about balance. And perspective. Now personally, I have a tendency to take one little negative comment or feeling and spiral it down into a carcrash of despair... But oh, the bigger picture.

There is nothing wrong with feeling angry. Or sad. Or jealous... These are normal emotions and part of being a rounded individual.
FEEL IT. Acknowledge it. Sway a little, lean over and enjoy that emotion. !
Then lean yourself back and remember the bigger picture. And keep walking that tightrope.