The other day I walked past my piano and thought, "There's
no time to play now, I've got important things to do."
When I was in my 20s, I'd play at least four times a week. It was a great way to unwind after a stressful day or gear up for an exciting date. Without notice, my habits slowly changed, and now I sit at the keyboard once a week at best.
If I stop to think about it, I really should be prioritizing playtime as something that needs to be done as much as laundry and eating and sleeping because a talent unused is a talent lost. Also, like the gurus advise, a few minutes of meditation each day can have a powerful impact on productivity and good health. I've never been any good at clearing my rambling mind of all thoughts, so I use my piano time as an alternate form of meditation.
I need to make this one of the important things that must be done instead of viewing it as luxury to be enjoyed after all the work is complete. What cherished activity do you deny yourself these days?
When I was in my 20s, I'd play at least four times a week. It was a great way to unwind after a stressful day or gear up for an exciting date. Without notice, my habits slowly changed, and now I sit at the keyboard once a week at best.
If I stop to think about it, I really should be prioritizing playtime as something that needs to be done as much as laundry and eating and sleeping because a talent unused is a talent lost. Also, like the gurus advise, a few minutes of meditation each day can have a powerful impact on productivity and good health. I've never been any good at clearing my rambling mind of all thoughts, so I use my piano time as an alternate form of meditation.
I need to make this one of the important things that must be done instead of viewing it as luxury to be enjoyed after all the work is complete. What cherished activity do you deny yourself these days?
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