Several videos with links by Brent M. Jones

This is a post about my personal journey, shared through videos that, like this website, focus on positive influences, personal reinvention, books I have written and read, and other interests that will complement these goals. It's about reinventing Ourselves and our Careers, learning how to “Be the Change,” and mastering the art of Reinventing Yourself Each Day.

What Happens When the Music Runs Out

For musicians, music isn’t just something they make—it’s something they are. It shapes identity, gives voice to emotion, and becomes a reflection of the soul. But what happens when the music begins to fade? Do musicians ever truly retire—or does the silence come only when there’s no more song left inside?

Louis Armstrong once said, “Musicians don’t retire; they stop when there’s no more music in them.” He also said, “What we play is life.” Those words remind us that music is more than sound—it’s meaning. It’s memory. It’s the rhythm of our being.

Music connects our physical selves to something deeper. It allows us to worship, to mourn, to rejoice. Through hymns, we carry scripture in melody. Through singing, we give voice to longing, gratitude, and hope. Sometimes, we sing for what we have. Other times, for what we still need.

So—what is the music of your life right now?
Is it a triumphant anthem, a quiet hum, or a song still being written?

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