I publicly accepted a challenge. As part of an online piano teaching class, I announced that I would learn the Bach Two Part Invention No.8 in ten days. So what do I expect of myself?
I expect:
- My practice time will be limited
- I will have to set the fingerings from day one
- I will have to slow my tempo down to play without mistakes
- I will feel discouraged with fingers that move with less agility than when I was younger
- Some measures will be smooth as silk and others will bump and often crash
- I will have many, many repetitions with mistakes
- I will get discouraged at day six
- I will learn to love this piece with every fiber of my being
This process is not so different from my relationship with Jesus Christ. I am limited, I need a strong foundation of ways to connect to him, I will often feel discouraged as I make less than stellar choices, and I will learn to love him with every fiber of my being if I give myself to Him.
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I'm excited for you!
ReplyDeleteThat does sound like a challenge, but I'm sure it will be good experience! Both practising music and following Jesus definitely take perseverance but they're worthwhile in the end.
ReplyDeleteI love this analog! Excited for you!
ReplyDeletegreat analogy:) love your post today. i'm at 63. yes, i play the piano too, but didn't have to memorize music. i accompanied for church music and played for fun at home. your goal sounds lofty. you go girl!
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