Musical Artist Ry X joins the podcast today to uncover what it means to be a great artist and master your craft. He shares how he finds inspiration in the spaciousness of nature and why the ocean is his greatest teacher. He explains the process of alchemizing pain into beauty - that the most powerful art, comes from the deepest feeling.

Explaining that in order to make great art, we must first be vulnerable and authentic with our experience, and excavate the beauty that is there. 

Ry X shares the lessons he has learned from fatherhood, what his definition of success is, and why our voice is the most powerful thing we can offer. He also performs 2 of his songs live, and gives an insight into the meanings behind them.

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Timecodes:

0:00 Intro

2:37 Spaciousness & Inspiration from Nature

7:14 What it Means to Be a Great Artist 

10:06 Artistic Mastery: Discipline Creates Freedom

14:02 The Creative Process and Spiritual Practices

18:32 Musical Performance: Howling

23:03 Sharing Music Vulnerably - From Performance to Prayer 

26:38 Transcending the Opinions of Others to Find Your Own Voice

29:45 Transformation through Death Moments

36:25 Rising From Rock Bottom & Finding Solid Ground after Falling Apart

42:46 Practices for Emotional Wellbeing

50:20 How Fatherhood Changed Me

55:12 Success, Responsibility, and Meaningful Impact in the World

59:23 Artistry as a Commitment to Excellence

1:03:07 Ry’s Song “Howling” Explained 

1:06:27 Musical Performance: Berlin

1:10:05 The Power of the Voice

1:12:27 You are an Artist

1:15:23 Conclusion

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Ry Cuming, better known by his stage name RY X, is an Australian singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer. He is drawn to the loneliness of nature: to the sea, to the forest, to the mountains - finding inspiration for his songs. His music has reached millions, with some of his top songs being "Berlin", "Only", and "Howling". He also pours his creativity into his compelling music videos and grand performances - inviting his audience into a deeper sense of feeling and connection within themselves.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryx/

Website: https://www.ry-x.com

Listen to his Music: https://ryx.komi.io/#c3f39ab8-b943-4340-9e19-4105c4052c38

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Know Thyself

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Website: https://www.knowthyself.one

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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927

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