So this week, Eric Copeland of Creative Soul Records put a request on the Indieheaven Network for songs for an artist.  He wants one entry, fitting a particular criteria.  Entries will be accepted till Jan 31, 2008.  I have written a lot of songs, and even a few good ones, but can I write one that would catch the interest of one of the best indie producers in Nashville?

As I’ve been examining the various hats I wear, I noticed I’ve missed one hat lately; my songwriting hat!  I have a couple of songs I’ve been simmering, one of which has been developing nicely, but it’s been awhile since I wrote a song for a request.

So even if I write a song or three that may not interest Eric at all, I would be exploring a gift that I enjoy persuing.  Part of this discerning process is to honestly embrace the gifts I enjoy improving, and abandoning the activities that are not really in line with my unravelling purpose.

So, if just for the exercise, I will work on a new song, just to challenge my writing and work on something i enjoy!  I recently asked my younger daughter(she’s 11) what she thinks I’m good at…  I gave her no context and we weren’t even discussing music.  She said, “Well, … you’re a good songwriter…” Hmmmm