We Must See It Before It’s Too Late - Flea’s Search For Connection

An eye-opening and raw speech from founding member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Flea (Michael Peter Balzary), on his search for connection.
“I ’ve often felt separate from other human beings.” Flea
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[@И-Консалтинг-м9ы]

Flea, Y R a reai man and humanbean. So simple to say that your music is to feel people less sad. Exactly and clear. We all love you, God bless you, your family and all your friends.

[@bwalmsley5087]

Flea, I'm 54 and have struggled with depression my whole life. After my wife passed 4 1/2 years ago I have resorted back to a very introverted and lonely existence. Hearing your words and learning that you have dedicated so much to helping those creative kids have a chance to do what they love sure made me smile. Thank you.

[@AllOuttaBubblegum123]

I'm 50 this year and live a similar life since a terrible break up 18years ago. I don't have any friends as I gave up socialising, lost my job and pretty much everything. I tell myself this is how it was meant to be. My life now is a lot less stressful now and I'm happy.

[@Raymond-js7xw]

I can relate to what he was saying about being alone. Even though I'm divorced from my ex, we still talk and are close friends. I tell her I'm gonna always need her around to talk to, we communicate pretty well and I think that's a good thing for my daughter just to see that even though mom and dad are no longer together we can talk and get along. But I tell my ex and my daughter that I don't like being alone, when I'm alone and I can't fight off the depression and loneliness then that's when I want to start doing dumb things like using again to cope with the loneliness and depression. But I don't tell my ex-wife this because I don't want her to think that it's an excuse to try to get her to come back so I just try to deal with some of the stuff myself.

[@rangerwhite5165]

I'm your age, divorced, but was fortunate enough to meet a fantastic lady when I was flat broke and living with my mum, due to the divorce process. We're now still together eight years later. Life can be great. Work on yourself. Gym. See friends, get a hobby. We're not going to be here for much longer, so make the most of it. Good luck.👍

[@PraiseJesusOurKing]

Brother you don't know me, but I love you. Stay strong and focused, stay on the path. I can guarantee she would want that. ❤

[@tonzowall9210]

Hey B Walmsley, as Flea talks about, get on your knees and ask for help, bless you x

[@amitbt69]

This guy is a light source ❤

[@doctorcrypto3048]

Flea is a hero i like red hot Chili Peppers, but now i really love them

[@AlexCoombes123]

Flea’s a legend! I feel less an alone when jamming on my guitar to the chili peppers. Am starting to do little gigs in pubs around Oxfordshire. I’m at that point in my life where he says you have to be on your knees for things to change

[@dasglasperlenspiel10]

Very good video! As a 68 year old musicologist, I feel that Flea's ideas and values are accurate and valuable.

[@MarkSc1]

WHAT A REALLY GREAT HUMAN BEING HE IS... MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALWAYS.

[@amccaffrey1443]

How is it possible that even someone as wildly successful guy as Flea, feels like he’s “not enough”?! I just love his presence of mind. He’s an incredible human.

[@alvarojterrazas]

I am impressed with this incredible personality. So full of love and compasión. And Anthony is the same way, I feel so lucky to be a super fan of this band 👏👏👏👏👏

[@ronzodiac666]

Fuggggginnnn LUV this guy! THE REALEST PUNK ROCKER EVER!!

[@AshtarMichael]

INFJ, no doubt... beautiful being able to see the gifts within the struggle and appreciate all of it. The words he chooses are so intentional spoken from ❤.

[@wmanadeau7860]

Yep, be present, here now. "In stillness all things can be known" - Steps to Knowledge

[@mikewritz]

What a good dude.

[@GoodMrDawes]

Man, he and the boys were present when they rocked out Sydney this year.

[@SBarbati]

Beautifully edited mate. Flea is an inspiration. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@jeffreylammering3506]

FLEA!!You are awesome,!!!

[@jessicalillis621]

What a great way to learn about the real Flea

[@Mars-]

what a guy ⭐⭐⭐⭐🎉

[@BobbySpiessVienna]

Great man. Lot to learn from him I guess

[@ronnyandrehelgesen7127]

He,s a forze of LIFE

[@EpiCTriPpiNDeAdaHeAd]

Epic trip!

[@colinjames7569]

You have a condition. You say to yourself. You worry too much .. You’re too anxious or depressed you tell yourself. Otters weep from your eyes. Snakes escape from your arms. And you to ask for clarity. Your dog dances upon the table with you. Your wife weeps from upstairs. And laments. You wonder how things became this way. You say to yourself. While the Wild God learns to howl and sing. Juxtaposed between hate and fear, love and regret

[@carlrichards9333]

Like everything else in life "Judgement" is something that happens so nothing wrong with that, the problems that arises is that which feels and thinks it's "Me" makes claim to that Judgement, takes it home for dinner and believes it feels it needs to do something about it, it can't help but do this as this also,its just what seems to apparently happen....but put simply nothing needs to be done about anything that arises, it's all complete & whole already , whatever it is...

[@brushstroke3733]

💯👍🤘

[@garymclaughin]

Thanks for sharing this awesome thanks. Sawadee Khap 🤠

[@monicgarcia6030]

I know we connected last night.....mesmerized

[@DavidMcDaniel-qb3ug]

Flee please choose the Lord he and only him guidedu put of that depression. And the drugs were kicking your butt. Again bless u. And your bro Anthony. Things happen for reasons

[@DavidMcDaniel-qb3ug]

Flee u sound like u have life under control it would. B awesome if u press the Lord thing. I think u have made a big impact on all the people that cross your path. That would be awesome. The Lord was by u all the time. God bless u. Mike

[@cheriser1573]

Quit your preaching & wake up.

[@xx7secondsxx]

@ 11:48 You did it baby and do it all the time! I got the RHCP logo in the same spot as Jihn in the back of the LP on tour with my band! That's how good you've done it!!! Free ink "what do u want?" RHCP logo... itll match my Black Flag on the other arm... Says like them... I'm a FUNKY PUNK!🤘🎸🤘🍻🍻

[@eustachiouslong5225]

Trauma bonding 🙏🏼😌 no judgement but that’s what he was talking about when they connected…

[@LieLikesMusic]

6:54 who tf is this? Think you added a photo of another person here. Cool video nonetheless

[@bellelacroix5938]

Aw

[@donniewoodland8467]

Imagine krist and flea having a bass off ....

[@stevew3421]

Tyrannofunkasaurus Rex

[@sparkyjk898]

Okay awesome video, but who are those pictures of at 6:56-6:58? That is not Flea at all. Lol.

[@sparkyjk898]

8:45😬

[@sparkyjk898]

11:12😕

[@davidberry5015]

He’s an amazing musician but an even better man.

[@slimturnpike]

I met Flea sitting on the beach by himself in Mexico. I didn't recognize him at first, I was just walking down the beach and walked by a guy sitting there cross-legged looking at the ocean, and he called out to me because I was wearing an SXSW t-shirt. I had just come from the event for that year, 2001. He said 'Hey were you at SXSW this year?' I stopped walking and said yeah I was. He said 'cool some friends of mine from a band called Thelonius Monster were there too.' I walked closer to him and said yeah I know Thelonius Monster, great band. Then he asked 'Did you catch any new bands that were good?' I still didn't recognize him. He had a pretty thick full beard and his hair was longer than the usual Flea style. I went over and sat next to him on the sand, figuring well this guy seriously wants to hear what I saw at the festival so might as well indulge him. I remember raving about Mogwai, who were still relatively new to the US at the time, and he was bobbing his head, yeah, I love Mogwai. Then I talked about Train, from SFO, whose show I liked a lot. He knew them. Then I mentioned Vallejo, from Texas, and Flea didn't know the name. He wanted to know what their music was like, and I said 'Well they play that mix of white punk, funk, and hip-hop that's so popular these days.' By this time I'm looking right into his face and idiot that I am, I still haven't clocked who he was. I guess he couldn't stand it any longer, and he said, "Hey I'm with a band from LA that kind of started that sound you're talking about,' and laughing, and at that point I happened to look down at his hands and saw his inked knuckles, and went 'Christ, you're Flea.' I asked what he was doing there. It turned out he was renting a small house right next to mine on that beach (La Cachora, Todos Santos). He said the band was on a two-week break between recording and touring, and that he wanted to go to Thailand and meditate, but didn't think two weeks was long enough to do the long trip, so he picked Todos Santos instead and was meditating in the cabana next door. We talked about other bands, and about traveling, which he obviously loved. He wrote his email address on the scrap of a paperback book cover after I offered to give him tips on Thailand, since I was spending half the year there then, but of course I lost it pretty soon after that. I didn't see him again on the beach or anywhere else in town, that was it.

[@Lucky-bs7dz]

Maybe someday he will read your comment, be stoked, and get in touch with you again! I'm putting it out to the Universe for you both💞

[@slimturnpike]

@@Lucky-bs7dz that'd be awesome.

[@talbertini1970]

Awesome

[@ozzmary420]

Wow! When I saw this video and subsequently read your comment. I found your story to be such a magical story, it touched me. So much so that I just wanted to tell you that I really connected with your fascinating experience. I'm 42 years old and with music being as important to me as literal air for as far back as my earliest memories, the RHCP are one of the few that has held a Kings seat in my heart since the very beginning. It's one thing to meet a celebrity or a rockstar and follow the ol' rundown routine of autograph, snap the selfie, a quick awkward handshake and that's it- it's over, on to the next. That kind of interaction is robotic and hollow, it has no life, no breath to it- forgotten and filed away along side the thousands of other exact same mundane encounters within the star's subconscious inventory-gone forever. But you Sir, you got to meet Flea, not necessarily as "Flea, RHCP legendary bassist", but as "Mike", the friendly stranger on the beach with a faded Jimmy Hendrix tattoo on his arm, kind eyes and a passion for music. I think the most beautiful part about your story is that you yourself are a fan of the band (I mean, who isn't , honestly lol) and it's not as if Flea has a face that can easily blend and dissolve among the crowd. He stands out! Obviously not just because of his unique physical characteristics, but of course his ridiculous talent and certainly his galactic level star status- it seems you should have known in an instant (beard or no beard) exactly who he was, I mean, he even has a very distinct speaking voice for peet's sale - the dude is a very "obvious" man for lack of a better word lol! However, pushing all of that aside, the universe gave you (and him, I might add) a most precious little gift that day and blinded you but only just enough to distort his fame and for just long enough to make an honest friend without all the noise and lights in the way. I'd be willing to bet that you surely made an impression on him as well. Surely dude gets noticed literally everywhere! -Gas station, grocery stores, Starbucks, the fucking DMV! There's probably someone yelling out his name or asking for autographs/pics etc at LEAST 7-10 times a DAY - EVERYday! AND he's been famous AF since the early 90's. That would drive me bananas! The introvert in me just had a stroke! Ha! So, yeah, you probably stood out to him for being younger than 80 yrs old and not immediately recognizing him. {{Actually, now that I think about it, you mentioned that after a while he said that he was in a band that started that rock/funk sound ..... He's so used to people knowing him and his band, and especially since you just came from a concert where a bunch of his buddies bands played and you obviously enjoyed the genre. Hahaha!! He was probably so confused for a bit and thinking "da fuck? Is this guy trolling me in real life?" So, he couldn't help it anymore and covertly mentioned who he was ... He he}} Anyways, what I'm saying is for that fleeting moment in time and space you were just 2 dudes on a Mexican beach sharing a passion of hearts. Regardless of the incredibly different life paths you both walked to get you there. Additionaly, maybe that's why you lost his contact info he wrote down? Because you both were only meant to share that one short but monumental experience- an assention lesson hidden in the fabric of your brief comrodarie, perhaps. For your sake, I hope not. However, the impermanence of your short-lived affair certainly does romanticize the whole thing, indeed. Idk bro .... Maybe I'm just weird (and I'll admit I certainly am) or ... well damn, maybe these mushrooms are stronger then I was expecting and I'm just feeling like everything is philosophically divine and universally deliberate 🤔 hmmm .... It's all so fascinating anyway, that's for sure. Edit: Holy shit that's a long comment - the hell is wrong with me 😳🍄

[@slimturnpike]

@@ozzmary420 I concluded the same thing when I realized I'd lost the scrap of paper, torn from a guidebook cover, with his email. That it was meant to be one time only. It was actually hard to catch the character of his voice with the waves crashing on the beach close by, we both had to speak more loudly than normal. Also he was wearing a sheepskin hoodie. As you said, that was part of it, a weird mist over the encounter where I couldn't recognize him for a bit and he was relieved of fame for a bit. Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed the telling.

[@dyonissiszoes3747]

Wow, this guy is raw emotion. He speaks from the heart at all times. This almost led me to tears. Music can really save and make lives. Being in the moment is the key to actually living. I hope our culture is finally going to acknowledge that and teach this to future generations.

[@jonathanhathaway7796]

So glad I clicked on this. Not the biggest RHCP fan but have always liked his playing and knew that he was a very spiritual man from interviews in the early 90's.

[@johnguanciale258]

KZbin Slane Castle

[@d3maccus]

yea hs is str8 nasty, also melodic. im glad they are still going, but man, Blood Sugar was firrrrrreee,

[@itsjustme9354]

Flea is a special guy. Such a good cause for the kids. He's come along way he should be proud of himself. When Flea said when the universe was forcing him to sit still and to deal with himself hit home hard. I've struggled with alcoholism for a long time been running for too long finally dealing with it sober without covering up my emotions and trauma.

[@3340steve]

Getting free of booze is the best thing anyone can do to survive on this planet. Congratulations, keep going. I have been sober for a while and recommend it to everyone if they can handle becoming awake in the world. It's not a party out here but you will feel better and feel not as physically destroyed.

[@HM-se1ig]

Best wishes to you

[@switchgears4831]

Well said, stay strong friend. I'm sure you're every bit an inspiration to someone , even someone in the backdrop, that has watched you struggle and overcome it. Thanks for posting

[@webstercat]

Universe doesn’t exist…

[@ruger6049]

@@3340steve The bad thing is that I now see how I have failed at life and now approaching retirement - broke and in debt and with a wife that still drinks because she is lonely and lonely because she drinks. I can't get out....

[@inspirationgo]

Literally 99% of people ignore this message: "God keep you and your family from all sickness Amen. 🙏🙏💙

[@TisiphoneX]

😂😂😂

[@michiellio69109]

Flea is ethereal. There is something in his eyes that is so compelling.

[@RichardLong488]

He's great in Back to the Future

[@youropionmattersnot]

The 50's are an incredible age to be and Flea is in the same spot many of us find ourselves in later in life. Sobriety is a hell of a drug.

[@aday9159]

I will love Flea until the day I die

[@thisisroggy]

Flea is an international treasure and shining light. We should all aspire to be like Flea.

[@GregRobsonUK]

"arts, academics and athletics, all being of equal importance" ... amen to that.

[@tdtrecordsmusic]

hmmm... I just turned 40. I'm alone... Been alone for 7 years now, after 2 tough relationships. I feel fine alone.... Back 7 years ago I told myself I'm taking a break, just going to take some time to myself b/c I've never had any real alone time. Now its just so easy to be alone. Its so comfortable. I really wish I could find a cool woman. just wish to find a cool chick who isn't crazy /not needy. Life is so peaceful right now, i really wish I could share that with someone, but so far in my searches people are so chaotic. i feel lost. like born in the wrong time or something... dunno what good this comment serves. just expressing thoughts

[@bolghorn]

I believed now you’re 41 and I say that just so you know I read your message entirely, and I wanted to reply to you since you finished saying « dunno what good this comment serves » well it serves me… with your comment I realise some people somewhere over the planet (I’m in France) struggle sometimes, wonder what is the meaning, the goal in their life.. or can’t find a woman / a man that suits them well. Just like I do then… and it makes me feel better, then when I watch Instagram stories with people (pretending ?) living their best life , with all that handsomness in the best place, I really feel my life is poor in many ways (not much friends, no girls, no kids..) well your message means much for me, believe me. Cheer my man 🎉 Mike.

[@tdtrecordsmusic]

@@bolghorn Cheers Mike , interesting ... well, as an update. I did meet someone this year. It didn't end up working out, but for a couple months I had hope. lol. yeah, i'm pretty sure its dead... unless some strange miracle happens. what happened > my buddy convinced me to go to this pub with pinball. we started going every week. One night, I was bored & started dancing. I guess in general when I'm out I attract attention anyways. I noticed this pretty girl couldn't keep her eyes off me. So I just said Hi. It took a couple weeks to get her to talk at all. Ultimately, it looks like she is too scared to meet in public. She will talk, but I have to contact her. Literally in 6 months she has never, i mean zero, initiated any sort of contact. something is very wrong. I just let it go. I learned a lot of lessons though. plus, I like the idea of meeting someone in real life rather than a dating app. Some day I'll give the apps a 'go' but hopefully I wont have to. All in all, the trick to meeting someone is literally just getting out there. Having a smile on your face and just walk up and say hi. I think its important to have a 'real' smile though. One that is from the heart and soul. Girls can tell that kind of stuff. they feel it too. I'll probably go back there soon as there are lots of other girls, i just had to officially get over this one first though. I gave her a good size chance. Hope all is well friend !! thx 4 the response. would luv to hear ur thoughts as well

[@jshand8557]

Flea is an angel on earth. Inspirational, generous and like all humans flawed. Yet he gives himself to the world.

[@immrnoidall]

He is so well spoken. So smart. A great inspirational gem of our society.

[@cosmiccomedy7394]

I love the spiritual aspect of the Red hot chili peppers. They really create music for the right reasons and spread so much love with their music. Such a beautiful thing.

[@kirstievapron4705]

Very true ❤

[@joannewilson1483]

your human evolution is so lovely you are a teacher and we love the music you give us Adelaide

[@goodpeopleoftheworldunite]

Kinda, yeah. I think money is a big motivator for them too. I do reckon the huge amount Fru has to pay his ex-wife is a big factor in his returning. I mean, he was doing some far out electronic music for ten years, then comes back... to the formula, the earner. And why the band booted Josh so sourly... the accountants probably had a say in that. Don't meet your heroes. And don't get star struck.

[@cosmiccomedy7394]

@@goodpeopleoftheworldunite I doubt money was a deciding factor for John. Perhaps it was if he has to pay his ex wife alot...I didn't know about that. But John is one of the truest artists I've ever come across. He follows his artistic intuition even when it leads him into very obscure art that is gonna disappoint a bit portion of fans.

[@goodpeopleoftheworldunite]

@cosmiccomedy7394 to my ear, John has put the artistry to the side, to get on MtV. Up to stadium arcadium, he was absolutely brilliant. Seems pale to me, but hey what do I know.

[@chocodiledundee1]

Flea thank you so much , I’ve struggled with anxiety most of my teenager through out adulthood, but I realised that I am not the only one and I am O.K. I accept it and things are much better! Thank you so much your wisdom are very valuable to me , you said it so beautiful “I want that my art to be a vehicle make you not feel alone “ thank you so much Flea ! All the best from Adelaide South Australia 🇦🇺 ❤🙏🏼

[@AggioSound]

I watched RHCP for the first time in Tororto last year. I went by myself because I have no friends I can trust at the moment. I find peace and happiness writing music on my own. After watching them I admired how the four of them seemed to connect so well. So happy they have each other. Love you Chilies!!

[@roberttowner6326]

I was there on the pit, it was great

[@KTBFFH]

I was there too, in the standing area just behind the pit! Great gig - beautiful stadium the blue jays have ❤

[@laurentsaint-martin9711]

When I was 21, in 1991, I discovered Flea and he transmitted me his so enthusiastic way of playing bass with so much energy and passion. But the more I discover the man, the more I am touched by him. He has something really helpful and solar in his personality, something really good as a person, and good for the others. And when he says "I had to sit still and deal with me", it is completely similar with the experience I had with zen meditation. I love this guy. He makes life better for everyone.

[@ericrollings]

Yeah, he’s Flea. Yes, he’s successful, but would the world be a better place with more genuinely loving, caring people like him?

[@brushstroke3733]

Never would have thoughts I would say the world needs more fleas!! 😂

[@joshuabochum4304]

FLEA... I LOVe this man. I play music & love life because of his influence on me.

[@D0ugh.B0y]

Since I was about 12 or 13 years old, I fell in love with the RHCP and their music that has always been so inspirational to me. When most bands play it’s easy to hear how great they are, but with the RHCP and especially Flea for me, and in my opinion, I can feel, not just hear, the gift of the expression of what is in his heart and soul coming through his bass and any other instrument he chooses to express with. Flea inspired me to play music in school where I learned how to play saxophone (from soprano up to baritone. Maybe a contra bass sax one day). Then after high school, I gathered the courage to pick up the bass guitar. And every time I picked up that Fender Jazz Bass, I wanted to play like Flea, don’t get me wrong, I wanted to play my unique expression, but it was his unique expression and passion that inspired and guarded me. No, I’m a 45-year-old father to a beautiful little five-year-old girl who is absolutely brilliant, intelligent and loving and caring and I can tell when we listen to music together and that she already is capturing an understanding of the communication that comes to music, the expression, not just some sound to make you Bob your head . And we both love music together. And truly, I have Flea, and my grandfather, who was born on a little island in the Adriatic Sea called Unije, who taught me all about music at a young age, and played a wooden clarinet himself. He sure loved Artie Shaw. I’m sure Flea will never see this but thank you for having an impact on me and now my daughter through me sharing your impact on me with her. Thanks.

[@riccardoc1711]

The eternal sunshine of the spotless mind.

[@kristopherdetar4346]

Everyone in this world could use a good friend like that for life. Most of us never have that. I am happy for Michael.

[@Motherkuen]

Thank you, Flea, for being YOU!!!!!!!!!

[@rossanamesias7815]

Flea eres alucinante te amooooo❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂

[@ib6903]

Nice video. But starting when it talks about his hard times half the images are not flea. A few guys that look vaguely similar has different tattoos and just isn’t him.

[@valley_robot]

Yeah I saw that bullshit as well

[@sergeybogdanovich7019]

Legend guitarist, super guitarist, love ❤️ 🍀❤️🙏🎶🎼🎸👌🎵✌️🍀

[@brushstroke3733]

Careful - bass guitar players don't like to be called guitarists!! 😂

[@thomaswaffle5121]

Big fan for a very long time. The doors they have closed for the ones who don't believe in being overworked and underpaid. Thank God for people forcing the doors back open.

[@slidinjohn495]

........to leave our ego s behind, get down on our knees and be grateful for what and who we really are, is divine happy being❤ wish y'all well greetings from germany/earth

[@lesliehowardmorrison8947]

A big kudos to Flea for starting the music school. I really appreciated the fact that the emphasis was not placed on being famous, but rather the process of learning. When school systems drop their art and music programs, the kids lose out tremendously. Thanks to Flea for bringing this opportunity to many when the school systems have so grievously failed.

[@ZoranVručinić]

Pravi, iskren i pošteno ljudsko biće. Polako će svi progledati, ne brini. Sve će doći na svoje. Malo strpljenja molim. Tnx.

[@kaelbhyadoggTV]

I love this Guy! ♥

[@kelberutagori2578]

Congratulations. you have certainly left an indelible mark on musical history. Whether as a musician or as a person. Never stop being proud of it! 🇧🇷

[@darienhigh]

Also an inedible one

[@2blackcatz426]

I did meet flea in his sth coast nsw 'hood a few times. Too hard to have any in depth convo. With him as always too many peeps about. Have a similar background and subsequent personal outcomes. What a great mission he is now on. May the force be with him and all of us that have survived challenges and can share our wisdom and help others🌻

[@nolesy34]

He's like a magnet He gets of the plane and people like Hey flea need a hand with your base case... suitcase..etc Afterward he chill in in some party in nimbin goes for a bit of a trek for some down time Looks around *takes a shit Suddenly: hey flea got you some pape- Flea: FFS GUYS!

[@jameshuckvale7685]

My favorite bass player and he’s a good dude. Awesome!

[@tazmanic1081]

Very impressed by this human. Absolutely appreciate you man!!!

[@hipnicity]

Blessings to Flea for caring🫶🏻and not forgetting where he came from✌️❣️🌟

[@row007b5]

Much respect Flea 🤙 awesome individual

[@brandiegange-bobolg3874]

Amazing 💕🦋 love you man! 🎶 Improving the lives of children with music, next level! Love it!

[@dorianchriste8645]

Reaching out to you with gratitude. Keep being this creative loving soul. Stay strong. Keep loving music. Appreciate you. During my high school years, music was cut out of our curriculum as well. Toughest years being without that inspiration and purpose. So glad the love of music kept many of us sane. Love and respect to you for your involvement with young musicians! Take care of you and stay strong!

[@reeblesnarfle4519]

Tremendously positive over adversity.❤ 💪😎👍🙏

[@riseofthethorax]

I really can't imagine having such a life where you get to play with someone and have something grow like that..

[@jaceychan7099]

Flea! I know you probably don’t remember but my band was recording in studio b at united sound in Detroit Michigan in 1982 or 83 and my boy dez told me that I had to check out this dude playing the bass in studio A because he thumps the bass like nothing I’ve ever seen so being a bass player myself I was blown away but I didn’t feel comfortable interrupting the session out of respect but I regret never telling you how much I respect your level of dedication to your craft and people don’t get to be that good just by chance You have put in the work, time and effort and it shows and it makes me proud because popular rock music uses bass to accompany the guitar and you are the driving force behind the music so I’ve been a fan of your work since then and I hope you read this because I’ve wanted to tell you this for 40 years

[@sitindogmas]

love it.

[@jamtardio]

Long live Flea you are loved by many more power to you and the love your spreading - Johnny B 😁 I've bought a 4 string bass and for about 4+ yrs I play for my recordings I love the RHCP sound ever since the beginning and pretend theres a little Flea in me when I grab the bass thanks.

[@GingerKC]

I'm 55, and I've been a RHCP fan since 84! Kinda just me in my suck ass Texas town. I knew it was Greatness!!! I'm still a music fanatic, but I'm so alone. My husband hates music, and it's what gives me motivation, like medicine. More lonely to be married, yet be so distant. Here, but not. I'll never change!!! Stubborn. So I'll keep listening, being alone.

[@mvn17997]

At age 56, I have come to realise that the patterns of how we develop as a human being are the same for every human being. And if Flea manages to inspire you, then realise that we all have the capability to inspire others in the same way. But it requires a journey, the journey to find yourself. That's the only final frontier there is.

[@brainfoodjunky]

i like the random pictures of a guy looking like flea but its not LMAO 06:26 08:30 08:43 06:54 WTF! WHo is that guy? How you dident see that? Diffrent face, different eye color, different tattoos? This shows the qualitiy and the amount of wrong information the youth is growing up on, thx to the internet

[@sharmalarm]

Needed this. Thank you

[@momentollogy]

Thank you so much for beautifully editing these words of wisdom together. There so much to take away from Flea’s story and pov about his art and life.

[@jasonberezny9705]

Beautiful contribution to humanity. 🎶👁✌️❤️

[@Joaquinonbasstheelectriklovein]

Gratitude.Hardly hear of it in todays materialistic,self absorbed narcissistic society.Gratitude for it all; the good and the seemingly bad.Thank you for reminding us all sir.

[@jeremywurm8957]

This comment section is almost as enlightening as Fleas' words. So nice to see nothing but positive connection being entertained here.

[@Andrew-ri5qo]

Very unusual, nice tribute to the man.

[@peterharkai8797]

You are the best, Flea..Everybody knows that! :-)

[@irenegriego2446]

He's given back,that's cool

[@connorm1817]

Lol the AI imagines that look nothing like Flea are so off-putting like... who is that guy lol

[@saltspringdesign]

Love this, thx so much for making it. Flea; genius, madman, virtuoso, so talented and intelligent, he’s got the special sauce for sure. As a musician i really relate to what he says about his process. We have all, all of us who play every day of our lives, experienced those transcendent spaces that music brings, that deep meditative state of mindlessness where the music seems to be an energy flowing through, from within and without, the breath normalized and that heart, mind, finger yoga is our best method of getting to that place and drawing from that deep universal well, the collective unconscious, the universal language of love, of passion, of burning desire, the wail and the yearning for higher ground and exultations. Flea is a truly remarkable man, a unique super talent, a wirey tattooed ball of energy; a survivor also. Mother’s Milk was AMAZING and also Blood Sugar Sex Magik was full of powerful pieces and lots of juicy bits.

[@boogyjuggy]

this brought me to tears........just breathe MF....well said Flea

[@pm1030]

Gratitude is one of the most important keys to peace & contentment.

[@jazcatarina]

Being present has also worked for me. Body movement based activities and music have made it easier for me to combat using, loss/suicide, and the grief that comes with, depression etc. It really works. Find your center and fulfill your purpose.

[@peaceofpiety]

Thank you for this. ❤

[@rebelsoul9609]

With all the demands he must juggle, his effort with staying current, evolving through vision and follow through with intent is another "beaming moment" for youth

[@newfreenayshaun6651]

Thank you Flea. You're so cool, man! Rock on brother!

[@BigLittleLight222]

❤♾️❤ RHCP please come back to New Orleans to play for us!! I’m 40yrs now and haven’t missed one RHCP concert here. One of my favorite bands since childhood. TY for being always authentic. This is a hard thing to do. KEEP GOING WITH THE FLOW. Stay in FLOW STATE WITH GOD, bc we feel and see it. Unconditional Love to you🫂♾️🙏🙏🏻🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿

[@vampireslayer1989]

Excellent! These RHCP guys do good things.

[@Cheese-is-its-own-food-group]

I’ve always loved the RHCP! Thank you, Flea, for being an inspiration to so many kids as well as adults! I have also found that Oneness. 🙏

[@thenowchurch6419]

Oneness is God and egotism is the devil.

[@yogiblair22]

Wow, well done, thanks for posting