The religious lifestyle keeps you focused. It's helpful when trying to manoeuvre through the music scene.
MatisyahuToday, I wanted to spend some time reading and responding to comments of fans on my Facebook page. Yes, there are great comments, but there are also a lot of people who are very opinionated and judgmental. So, initially, when I read these judgmental comments, I don't feel vulnerable, but rather I get defensive. But once I get past that anger, it sort of becomes hurt. It becomes pain.
MatisyahuPeople get so caught up in needing to know and having to prove themselves to be right, and I'm blown away by this.
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