Martinez_Concentration

Questions1. Martha Grahams An Athlete of God closes by describing the acrobat as practicing living at that instant of danger. He does not choose to fall. In what way does this describe the tandem of fear and faith experienced in our daily lives? What does it take to choose not to fall?As musicians we always fear making mistakes when we perform. Because of this, we practice our butts we off. We practice countless number of hours for only a few hours on stage. Acknowledging that, we have to make sure we know what we are capable of doing and performing. That way, when were on stage, the only thing that will screw us up, would be ourselves. In that scenario, we choose to fall. Another way we choose to fall is by not preparing ourselves for the performance. We choose to fall because of the lack of concentration, or by being too comfortable/cocky with yourself and the music.2. Grazers likes to disrupt his comfort zone. Why? Do you have a similar practice of disrupting your comfort zone in music or in life? If yes, why? If not, why not?Life of a musician is to get out of our comfort zone. The reason we are in this business, is to get out of the comfort zone and follow our passion. Once we get comfortable we tend to lose interest and go find knew was to challenge ourselves. I choose to follow this life style as well. I like to challenge myself because its so much fun when something finally clicks in my head. Thats the reason I play music.3. Anthony Fauci cites three guiding principles that anchor [his] life. A very bright and driven person, Fauci takes these principles seriously. What are they? How do they inuence his work as well as his day-to-day living? Fauci has a thirst for knowledge which leads him to strive for success. He believes that the best way to challenge himself is by doing his work for others, not just himself. So he works as hard as he can. He stays up a countless number of times doing research. He will never let himself be defeated at any challenge that comes his way.4. How does Kamps distinguish herself as a spiritual person versus a religious person? She is spiritual because, she has found her calm state of mind. She enjoys living in the forest. She enjoys the peace and quiet, the nature and animals. Despite being in peace with herself, she doesnt believe in a god, and therefore, doesnt consider herself religious.5. Explain why Lightman spends his life trying to answer the great questions but hopes that the greatest of these are never answered?Lightman wants to spend the rest of his life in search for answers. Its what gives his life meaning, and what makes him get up in the morning.