Conversation with an old lady started on the topic of her daughter’s talent. When her daughter was little every art school wanted to accept her. Then the old lady described an episode. It was clear after listening to her that this talented being is not at peace with her life or with her mom although she is financially successful. In fact, after listening to her I wanted to invite her daughter to the completion workshop so she can regain the bliss she once had. Then she asked me about my daughter. Once she heard about my daughter’s songwriting and performing and painting, she said: “Oh dear, I always told my children they should choose some sure thing. They listened. You should do that!” I did not remind this lady that the story of her daughter inspires me to do the opposite. I also do not believe in the idea that being an artist equals being poor. I grew up in a family of a successful artist. My step-father loved to do what he loved to do, and he was paid well. We, parents and grandparents should start questioning our powerless beliefs before we put them into our children’s heads. My Guru, Paramahamsa Nithyananda once called them “old mattresses” and asked why we are ok with throwing out old mattresses, but we feel we need to keep old ideas passing them from generation to generation. Good question, what do you think?