Written on June 19, 2010
I've been too busy cooking all day for 2 days and one evening to reflect and write. I've been preparing for a bridal shower and a dinner with friends. I'm not a great cook, and I'm not sure I enjoy it all that much, but I did find joy. It's a joy to make and share with friends. It's a joy to easily buy fresh, delicious, healthy food and to prepare it in a kitchen that is outfitted with all the modern conveniences and decorated to my taste. It is a joy to be healthy and strong and to feel it (except for the sore back and knee, but it's all good.) Bon Appetite.
To make up for no message yesterday, I'll send a second one this afternoon. I attended a lovely piano recital this afternoon, another one where kids that I substitute taught earlier this spring were performing. Some of them played like little professionals, and others played liked regular kids who take piano lessons, but each of them gave up free time to practice and to prepare. As I listened, I thought, "I love my job." I work so hard all year to make these performance opportunities happen for literally thousands of kids. When I see them play and see their happiness when they achieve a level of artistry, I feel joy. It warms my heart to the core.
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Sunday, May 6, 2012
The Circle of Life
Written on June 17, 2010
Today I had a wonderful visit from a former student and her 2 sweet little daughters. I was delighted to see Jen. I was her teacher for 10 years and have watched her grow from a little girl to a lovely young mother. She was a joy to teach, and she is still a joy to see again. Before she leaves town, she will stop by again, and I will teach her little girl a few notes on the piano. Yes, I feel a little old, but mostly very complete. Life is beautiful!
Today I had a wonderful visit from a former student and her 2 sweet little daughters. I was delighted to see Jen. I was her teacher for 10 years and have watched her grow from a little girl to a lovely young mother. She was a joy to teach, and she is still a joy to see again. Before she leaves town, she will stop by again, and I will teach her little girl a few notes on the piano. Yes, I feel a little old, but mostly very complete. Life is beautiful!
A Pattern
Written on June 16, 2010
I'm seeing a pattern in what I do for joy, and it's no surprise that it's music. For today's joy, I practiced the piano for about the tenth day in a row, which is a real record for me these days. I haven't done that in years, and although I'm awfully rusty, I still love it. I also finished another year of teaching with a great lesson where the student is reaching that point where she loves to play and sees herself as a pianist. I love that moment when a student "gets it" and is ready for a bigger challenge. So, that's my joy for today. What's black and white and happy all over? Mom at the piano.
I'm seeing a pattern in what I do for joy, and it's no surprise that it's music. For today's joy, I practiced the piano for about the tenth day in a row, which is a real record for me these days. I haven't done that in years, and although I'm awfully rusty, I still love it. I also finished another year of teaching with a great lesson where the student is reaching that point where she loves to play and sees herself as a pianist. I love that moment when a student "gets it" and is ready for a bigger challenge. So, that's my joy for today. What's black and white and happy all over? Mom at the piano.
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