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It Takes Commitiment
Years ago I purchased a 365 page date book. One day I wrote in the book as if were a diary. I penned the story of my day. It felt good to write down my thoughts. Whenever I wanted to feel better, I’d write.
At some point I committed to writing in the book every single day. I’m not sure why it happened that way but I do recall making the commitment. The book wasn’t that big, smaller than a notebook, and so I knew I could fill a page each night before sleep.
Over time the book became filled with stories, thoughts, and ideas. When the end of the year came the date book had become a record of my life. Another thing happened. I couldn’t fit everything on one page anymore. As a result I purchased a regular notebook the following year. I have kept a journal ever since, over 20 years now.
Daily practice sounds daunting. Every single day? It’s especially difficult when you’re just getting started at something. When you begin taking lessons, commit to one or two lessons a week. Attend your classes/lessons without fail. Stay consistent, it is okay to do something for yourself.
Ideally, commit to 15 minutes of solo practice a day to start. Practice at the same time every day, if possible. Apply the lessons you learned in class to your daily 15 minutes.
Over time you’ll find yourself deeply embedded in your practice. Suddenly you’ll find that you’ve been working at it daily for a year and you’ll have no trouble playing for an hour or more each time. From there, wonderful things happen!
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