A narrative about forging one’s own way in life. Some people are fortunate enough to grasp it fast, while others take longer, but it is still worthwhile. And, even when we think we’ve figured things out, one question still lingers: “Do I have what it takes?”
Forests are compared to the task that you are afraid of, despite the fact that you have acquired knowledge and training in that sector. The fear of becoming obsolete in a certain field makes it difficult to stay current. Uncertainty, a sense of being inferior to someone, or simply a lack of confidence while knowing a lot about something.
Being decisive does not imply sticking to your guns; it simply means being strong when the situation demands it. Rest on the path as needed to meet your requirements. You have the option of not walking down that path.
Mysteries, miracles, and magic abound in life. Things that are vital to one person may not be so to another. It could be anything in nature, from the simplest to the most essential. What feels good to me could not feel good to someone else. For example, while I feel at ease in social situations, the same situation could be a nightmare for someone else. Everyone takes their time when it comes to learning. This learning period becomes manageable, even “bearable,” with patience and perseverance. I won’t say it’s easy since we all have days when we feel a little under the weather. Nothing seems to be working, but with patience and hard work, we can get out of it.
There are times when things about which we have done a lot of research or exerted a lot of effort appear to be more tense-inducing. And that’s fine. It’s fine to be terrified. Because being terrified while learning new things demonstrates that you are aware of what could go wrong or what you might do incorrectly. And this is something that comes with experience. Yes, you should be afraid at times, but you should also be prepared to overcome that fear.
Dialogue “just as a newly hatched chick thinks the first creature it sets eyes on is its mother, so I to grew attached to the first performance I heard of each piece.” It’s a modest but all-too-familiar occurrence. It’s like if we’re listening to a song, and each song makes us fall in love with it. And, every now and then, we listen to it on repeat. For me, it’s like I fall in love with almost every song I have in my playlist.
Quotes that made me feel at home and at peace
“bright, quiet, crystal-clear writing that evokes fond memories, that seems a touch sentimental yet is unsparing and deep, writing as lovely as a dream, yet as exact as reality”.
“It’s a lot more painful to be jealous of someone than to be the object of jealousy”.
” Who is it who stays on to practice tuning pianos every day after work, hmm? How many do you think you’ve tuned altogether? How many books on tuning do you have piled up on your desk at the office? Read and study to that extent and you’re going to know an awful lot. And you listen to piano music every single night at home, don’t you? You’ll be fine. But don’t be put off if you feel anxious. Now’s the time to be scared, of you’re going to be”.
Written by Natsu Miyashita, this book has all my heart.
Simplify things 