have i told you how very grateful i am for all of you and your kindness? well, i am grateful beyond words. how nice is it to know that the world is filled with nice people? thank you!
this weekend was perfect. i was able to check everything off of my little list: writing, talking with farmers, sewing, sharing tea with good friends, reading, and picking ceej up from the airport!! this last thing has lifted my spirits high indeed. we've had a peaceful and relaxing two days together, catching up on everything that has happened in the space between.
but, what i wish to write about today is practice. i practiced my bach on the piano this weekend, and found how much i love the repition that happens in practicing. i play the same song over and over again. i play the same line again and again. sometimes i even have to play a small two-note series twenty times over before it begins to feel familiar, and my confidence gains. as i was deep into my practicing i realized, yes, a life lesson. i realized that as we pursue our dreams and goals we must repeat the same steps over and over again...often meeting with defeat or shortcomings. often when i run up against a wall multiple times i easily give up and tell myself it shouldn't be so hard...so instead of sticking with it, i change my goal to an easier fit. oh, what an unwise thing it is to chase the easy way!
so, now, with my new insight i am more dedicated to pursuing my goals no matter how many times i fail and have to repeat the same steps over and over again. it is good exercise for the heart and soul indeed. this i believe.
