Nature inspires me because it's so peaceful. It makes me have an inward experience. It makes me reflective and nostalgic.

The ocean inspires me because there's the energy of the water moving.

The mountains inspire me because they are just still and they have such a strong, quiet presence that feels very old.

I know musicians who think that drumming and guitaring can be very meditative, but singing is different because when you think about things, you put words to them. So I try to just stay present most of the time, I try not to let my mind wander and I also try not to clear my mind. I like to still have thought and be aware of people and whatever that's happening, but I also like to just focus on the words that I'm saying.

I love being creative, and for me it doesn't matter what it is - whether it's art or music or just daydreaming.

The people at festivals are much more open to dance and just sing along. They come right up to the stage and they're very thankful. That's one thing I really appreciate about the yoga culture, that the people are very thankful. They come up to you as much as any fan would, but they express sincere gratitude and I appreciate that.

What I strive to do with songwriting is be really honest, authentic and try to be open and share that with people. I choose that over trying to be clever, poetic, or lyrical.