Hey ,

 

for just over 3 years my life has constantly been changing.

 

From divorce to moving back in with my folks.

 

Seeing my father's dementia slowly consume him.

 

His death last November.

 

Finding new love and being a much bigger family.

 

 

How we deal with change defines us.

 

No matter how set in our ways we are. It can all change.

 

And sooner or later (given enough time) life will change and we will have to adapt.

 

I'm learning to welcome change. Not fear it.

 

Every fearful thought of the future.

 

Every positive step forward or crushing disappointment.

 

I welcome each of them as a friend.

 

Not easy to do, but certainly better than stressing about it.

 

It's the same with guitar practice.

 

We can stagnate and lose inspiration.

 

We can go days without playing because we're not challenging ourselves.

 

I sometimes ask my students... "What are you practising for?"

 

Most will say for pleasure and that's fine.

 

But what if you had a performance. Just to some friends or family.

 

When we set a goal like this it pushes us to improve. To practice more and to play a song from beginning to end.

 

Give it a try if you're losing motivation.

 

What's the worst that can happen?