Music and fashion icon Lenny Kravitz recently divulged a bit of sage advice that he once received from His Purple Majesty -- Prince -- regarding finding time to relax and "re-create."

Speaking with Audacy host Mike Adam during our latest Check in, Lenny remembered what another fellow icon -- the late Prince -- once told him about making time and space for oneself to heal, relax, and get in some recreation whenever possible.

Amid the three years of constant work he put into bringing us his latest album, Blue Electric Light, Kravitz also told us that he places huge importance on stepping back to breathe and rejuvenate. “You have to chill,” he says, when the font of creativity can sometimes slow to a drip. “I don't ever feel uninspired or dry," he adds. "There's just breaks that need to happen where you need to have some recreation.”

“You know, Prince taught me a really interesting thing," Lenny remembers, relating some sage advice he received from the Purple One. "He used to like to play with words and he said, ‘The word ‘recreation’ is re-creation,' but the way we say the word, we don't think of the words for what they are: Re-creation. So, you got to step away, chill, and then it comes again.”

Audacy's I’m Listeninginitiative aims to encourage those who are dealing with mental health issues to understand they are not alone. If you or anyone you know is struggling with depression or anxiety, know that someone is always there. Additionally, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 988. Find a full list of additional resources here.

Words by Joe Cingrana Interview by Mike Adam

Music and fashion icon Lenny Kravitz recently divulged a bit of sage advice that he once received from His Purple Majesty -- Prince -- regarding finding time to relax and "re-create."
Speaking with Audacy host Mike Adam during our latest Check in, Lenny remembered what another fellow icon -- the late Prince -- once told him about making time and space for oneself to heal, relax, and get in some recreation whenever possible.
Amid the three years of constant work he put into bringing us his latest album, Blue Electric Light, Kravitz also told us that he places huge importance on stepping back to breathe and rejuvenate. “You have to chill,” he says, when the font of creativity can sometimes slow to a drip. “I don't ever feel uninspired or dry," he adds. "There's just breaks that need to happen where you need to have some recreation.”
“You know, Prince taught me a really interesting thing," Lenny remembers, relating some sage advice he received from the Purple One. "He used to like to play with words and he said, ‘The word ‘recreation’ is re-creation,' but the way we say the word, we don't think of the words for what they are: Re-creation. So, you got to step away, chill, and then it comes again.”
Audacy's <a href="https://www.audacy.com/im-listening">I’m Listening</a> initiative aims to encourage those who are dealing with mental health issues to understand they are not alone. If you or anyone you know is struggling with depression or anxiety, know that someone is always there. Additionally, the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 988. Find a full list of additional resources <a href="https://www.audacy.com/im-listening/im-listening-take-control-of-your-mental-health-today">here</a>.
Words by Joe Cingrana Interview by Mike Adam

It’s okay to not be OK. We know the power of talk can save lives. Audacy's I’m Listening aims to share valuable resources for those who need to connect, heal and share their own stories. Audacy's I’m Listening initiative aims to encourage those who are dealing with mental health issues to understand they are not alone. If you or anyone you know is struggling with depression or anxiety, know that someone is always there. Additionally, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 988. Find a full list of additional resources here.

It’s okay to not be OK. We know the power of talk can save lives. Audacy's I’m Listening aims to share valuable resources for those who need to connect, heal and share their own stories. Audacy's I’m Listening initiative aims to encourage those who are dealing with mental health issues to understand they are not alone. If you or anyone you know is struggling with depression or anxiety, know that someone is always there. Additionally, the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 988. Find a full list of additional resources <a href="https://www.audacy.com/im-listening/im-listening-take-control-of-your-mental-health-today">here</a>.

I'm Listening

It’s okay to not be OK. We know the power of talk can save lives. Audacy's I’m Listening aims to share valuable resources for those who need to connect, heal and share their own stories. I'm Listeningis a 365-day-a-year initiative that aims to encourage those who are dealing with mental health issues to understand they are not alone. If you or anyone you know is struggling with depression or anxiety, know that someone is always there.

It’s okay to not be OK. We know the power of talk can save lives. Audacy's I’m Listening aims to share valuable resources for those who need to connect, heal and share their own stories. I'm Listening is a 365-day-a-year initiative that aims to encourage those who are dealing with mental health issues to understand they are not alone. If you or anyone you know is struggling with depression or anxiety, know that someone is always there.

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