So I don't really have much on my mind today, but I figured I would post something since work is relatively calm right now and I don't get done until 9 tonight. It's actually kind of unfortunate because today has been probably the most beautiful day of the year, but at least I was able to enjoy it for a little bit this morning. I am also very fortunate to be employed and be able to choose my hours to work around my school schedule, many people cannot find that and I feel very grateful because of that.
Anyway, I guess what I want to post about today is something that I have been thinking a little bit about for the past few days. I am a music student at a university, and this can be very difficult sometimes. It can be a very stressful major and sometimes I wonder if I should even still be in the program. However, as I think this, I can't help but laugh to myself because the one thing that we all enjoy so much (music, of course!) is also the thing that is causing the most stress in our lives! It's so interesting how something that causes us so much joy could also cause so much distress. Although I guess this is how it goes with many things in life. In order to get anywhere with any major or profession, no matter how much you love it, you will have to go through some extremely difficult trials. I suppose that this is what it means to grow up. You finally have the maturity and discipline to acknowledge something you love to do, and to stick with it even when it gets hard. I also suppose that this is what makes life so fulfilling. When you can be proud to say that you pushed through and know that it only made you stronger. All of this that I have described is my biggest challenge with music right now. I am trying to have the courage to put myself out there and accomplish my goal of getting a bachelors degree in music, but sometimes I find myself tempted with the easy way out of just stopping with a minor. So, I'm going to challenge myself this week to stick with my promises to myself to practice. Even though I know it will be difficult to get started, I also know that the personal rewards I feel from getting the task done will completely outweigh any challenges.
