Growing Up
Posted on January 21, 2012 with 0 comments
So many people fear getting older. I'm not saying that I'm *that* far along, but I do find it enjoyable to learn and edit along the way. It means that every day holds the potential to be more enjoyable than the last.
I'm amazed at people when they fall and won't get up and try something again. Or they assume the worst for someone when THAT person decides to go for it another time. Why stay on the ground? The worst that can happen is that you fall again. But if you learn along the way, you'll know what tools you may need to avoid tripping.
I'm really enjoying this life I'm in. Not everything is chrysanthemums, but everything is an opportunity to do my best, which should be better than the last time. I'm willing to try again, if that something can bring happiness and fulfill my life a bit more. Why not?
A wonderful second concert for www.musicforautism.org today - I can't even express with words how much joy it brings the 3 of us (David Gibson, Hendrik Helmer and I) to be front and center with a room full of beautiful souls - all gifted in their own way. We get the honor of creating music that makes them dance, hum, run, sit, whatever it does to bring emotions to the forefront without fear. And without fear for their parents and caregivers. A safe place to express themselves, to feel accepted. But they're not only accepted, I celebrate them. I can't lie - it's a tear jerking experience. Musicians should all find ways to give to the disabled community. I don't even like that word - because you bring music to their ears and it seems they are more able than most to feel and express.
xo,
NP
I'm amazed at people when they fall and won't get up and try something again. Or they assume the worst for someone when THAT person decides to go for it another time. Why stay on the ground? The worst that can happen is that you fall again. But if you learn along the way, you'll know what tools you may need to avoid tripping.
I'm really enjoying this life I'm in. Not everything is chrysanthemums, but everything is an opportunity to do my best, which should be better than the last time. I'm willing to try again, if that something can bring happiness and fulfill my life a bit more. Why not?
A wonderful second concert for www.musicforautism.org today - I can't even express with words how much joy it brings the 3 of us (David Gibson, Hendrik Helmer and I) to be front and center with a room full of beautiful souls - all gifted in their own way. We get the honor of creating music that makes them dance, hum, run, sit, whatever it does to bring emotions to the forefront without fear. And without fear for their parents and caregivers. A safe place to express themselves, to feel accepted. But they're not only accepted, I celebrate them. I can't lie - it's a tear jerking experience. Musicians should all find ways to give to the disabled community. I don't even like that word - because you bring music to their ears and it seems they are more able than most to feel and express.
xo,
NP