Anything worthwhile takes time—often years—to achieve, and the difference between success and failure often comes down to when we choose to persist or give up.
Very nice article focused on encouragement to never give up. Slow and steady wins the race!
I've been somewhat musical my entire life. I lost the hearing in my right ear in 1980 and I can't hear music the way I used to. Also, I have to deal with constant ringing and buzzing. In spite of that, I still play around with a few instruments and still enjoy singing.
I've played around with the piano since I was a young man and I recently (past couple of years) bought a few keyboards and sold them in order to upgrade. To make a long story short, I recently purchased a professional Yamaha PSR SX-920 Arranger, Workstation keyboard, after playing around with a Yamaha E-473 for a few months. I've recorded some songs. I should point out that I don't have any training, don't know any theory and can't read music.
My point is that I have absolutely no intention of ever giving up learning to improve my playing. I work on it every day. I'm learning my scales and new chords and also learning about the structure of chords and other things I can't really explain.
This new keyboard was expensive; although, I knew it was something that would enrich my life; which is more important today than it's ever been. This keyboard is quite complex and although I've been experimenting quite a bit and reading the manuals...it will be awhile before I'm able to grasp certain concepts.
I recorded around 20-25 songs on my previous instrument and so far on this one, I've recorded the Beach Boys "Don't Worry Baby", "Begin The Beguine", "Don't Let The Sun Catch you Crying" and "New Kid In Town (Eagles). I'm working on "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" (Procol Harum) and "Unforgettable" (Nat King Cole)...I'm very "Old School".
I have to say that I'm very grateful and thankful to be able to take possession of such an excellent instrument. I was one of the first in Canada to get hold of this new model! The capabilities of this instrument are simply amazing!
Sorry to change the topic; but, you asked me to supply you with some links in the previous substack. They were related to the mRNA technology. I don't know if you saw this one on weather modification; although, I noticed the link below concerning this global agenda.
Far too many people (the majority) continue to deny that this spraying of our skies is even occurring. It has been ongoing since the 1940's. This is a rather important document in that context. It's a Weather Modification "Treaty" between Canada and the United States.
Wonderful ,thoughtful writing from such a young old soul ; your awareness and depth are palpable - such a rare quality it seems these days . Maybe a gene pool filled with critical thinking skills and integrity has helped you form such a great inner core - priceless .
I wanted to reassure you that the gatherong yesterday was a smashing success.
Its context was one of connection, belonging, and love.
Build your castle. Love your loved ones. Schedule gatherings. Continue to care. All of these things matter. All of them nurture the revolution which will not be televised.
Hazzah!! Just be grateful you don't have to watch me awkwardly doing my victory dance.
Great use of the tortoise and hare analogy in exploring how you manage this. Certainly giving me a good burst of motivation!
What a wonderful display of words of encouragement which is received by the reader to their core!
You have written because you believe! You believe because you have experienced, and have gone deep within!
Bravo!
Hello, Lluvias.
Very nice article focused on encouragement to never give up. Slow and steady wins the race!
I've been somewhat musical my entire life. I lost the hearing in my right ear in 1980 and I can't hear music the way I used to. Also, I have to deal with constant ringing and buzzing. In spite of that, I still play around with a few instruments and still enjoy singing.
I've played around with the piano since I was a young man and I recently (past couple of years) bought a few keyboards and sold them in order to upgrade. To make a long story short, I recently purchased a professional Yamaha PSR SX-920 Arranger, Workstation keyboard, after playing around with a Yamaha E-473 for a few months. I've recorded some songs. I should point out that I don't have any training, don't know any theory and can't read music.
My point is that I have absolutely no intention of ever giving up learning to improve my playing. I work on it every day. I'm learning my scales and new chords and also learning about the structure of chords and other things I can't really explain.
This new keyboard was expensive; although, I knew it was something that would enrich my life; which is more important today than it's ever been. This keyboard is quite complex and although I've been experimenting quite a bit and reading the manuals...it will be awhile before I'm able to grasp certain concepts.
I recorded around 20-25 songs on my previous instrument and so far on this one, I've recorded the Beach Boys "Don't Worry Baby", "Begin The Beguine", "Don't Let The Sun Catch you Crying" and "New Kid In Town (Eagles). I'm working on "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" (Procol Harum) and "Unforgettable" (Nat King Cole)...I'm very "Old School".
I have to say that I'm very grateful and thankful to be able to take possession of such an excellent instrument. I was one of the first in Canada to get hold of this new model! The capabilities of this instrument are simply amazing!
Sorry to change the topic; but, you asked me to supply you with some links in the previous substack. They were related to the mRNA technology. I don't know if you saw this one on weather modification; although, I noticed the link below concerning this global agenda.
Far too many people (the majority) continue to deny that this spraying of our skies is even occurring. It has been ongoing since the 1940's. This is a rather important document in that context. It's a Weather Modification "Treaty" between Canada and the United States.
https://www.treaty-accord.gc.ca/text-texte.aspx?id=103819
Wonderful ,thoughtful writing from such a young old soul ; your awareness and depth are palpable - such a rare quality it seems these days . Maybe a gene pool filled with critical thinking skills and integrity has helped you form such a great inner core - priceless .
Lluvias,
I wanted to reassure you that the gatherong yesterday was a smashing success.
Its context was one of connection, belonging, and love.
Build your castle. Love your loved ones. Schedule gatherings. Continue to care. All of these things matter. All of them nurture the revolution which will not be televised.
Hazzah!! Just be grateful you don't have to watch me awkwardly doing my victory dance.
[ :-)
Love & Laughter,
mark spark
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