Instead, I feel we should not have everything until we are actually ready. And to become ready, one must work. A lot. I’m not just referring to practical work, the type that helps us to reach the professional success we seek. I am also talking about spiritual work: We must learn from the karmic lessons that life places on our path. In my life there was a moment when the stars aligned perfectly and everything was in the exact spot where it needed to be so I could reach the goal I’d always dreamed of, and beyond. And if I learned anything in the process, it is that when your moment finally arrives, you cannot allow yourself to get held up by looking back. You have to work tirelessly, give it your all, and dedicate your heart and soul to actualize the blessing that has been given to you. Because it is just that—a blessing. We have to grow in response to the circumstances, and make the most of our chance to shine. My fame in the world of entertainment did not come unexpectedly. Even though it may seem to audiences in some countries that I showed up out of nowhere and started selling albums like crazy, the reality is very different.
