E22 - Ry X: The Journey of Creating Art From a Pure Place: Navigating Expectations, Impact, and Devotion

This week we have the honor of sitting down with Musician & Artist Ry X for a profound conversation around creative expression. Ry X opens up about the challenges many artists face: from monetizing art to staying true to yourself in an industry driven by profit. He shares how he has kept a pure connection to his creative expression through giving himself the space to get inspired. He also explains his relationship to sharing on social media, building community instead of fandom, and using devotion as a Northstar in live shows.  Ry x shares how fatherhood changed him and taught him a deeper love that transcends familial lines.  _____ 0:00 Intro 1:24 Growing up a Musician  3:26 The Impact Our Art Has on Others 5:20 Using Connection as a Compass 6:14 Braving the Unknown 8:23 Staying Grounded & Present on Tour 11:35 Beyond Performance, Devotion as a North Star 15:43 Being Authentic Online 17:37 The Challenge of Monetizing Your Art  27:13 Making Something Greater than Yourself 30:03 Songs as an Honest Pouring of the Heart  31:30 Connecting to the Muse & Creating Space to Make Music 38:10 Reframing What’s Important 44:08 Fatherhood & The Emotional Depth of Children 54:10 Love that Transcends Familial Boundaries 59:10 Finding Freedom in Devotion  1:01:00 Conclusion _____ 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/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RYX Website: https://www.ry-x.com _____ Shop Agravitae:  https://agravitae.com/ampm Stay Connected:  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZGMajufmT6ppp4LbKaaiV?si=191d8e2c380540a2 Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/easy-a-podcast/id1759634287 Easy A Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/easyapodcast/ Alexis Ren ~ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisren/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alexis Allie Michelle ~ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliemichellel/ Allie’s New Book: Legends of Lemuria: https://shopcatalog.com/products/legends-of-lemuria Our Guided Journal: https://www.intelligentchange.com/pages/becoming-a-warrior-journal?utm_source=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=BAW&utm_content=allie Our Courses: We are Warriors: https://wearewarriors.co