Many long years ago, a wise friend told me, (referring to my often unsuccessful attempt to read sheet music while playing the piano) "You don't have to hit all the notes. If you just get the melody, it'll be just fine."
This has proven to be true, both in playing the piano, and in life. There are lots of notes that would add beauty, resonance, depth and complexity to a piece of music, but it's fine without them too.
Likewise, there are lots of things that would add beauty, fun, enjoyment, depth and complexity to life. But even without them, it's a wonderful life. And it's right now. Mistakes and omissions, deprivations and trials, joys and sorrows. Because the bones of a happy life are there, intermingled between the notes. The hard times provide dissonance, and the music is richer for the resolution.
The basic melody of life is beautiful. May we all keep on playing! ♥
5 comments:
what a great insight blue! very well written!
I love your new header, Blue! You do such a great job creating them.
This is such a beautifully written post. You are so right! Life is beautiful even without some of the things that we wish "could be". Thank you for reminding that even the simplest melodies are worth hearing!
Hugs and love,
Debbie
Amen to that!!! It seems like forever since I've seen you, let's get together soon. love you.
I needed this post right now - Thank you.
that was exceptional.
absolutely lovely and oh-so-true!
beautiful.
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