Morning T,
My Monday routine returned yesterday: Jon was back for my guitar lesson and I was back with Sandie to help me make sense of where I am in my process- adjusting to life without you here, by my side.
This morning, as my fingers itch to get back to my guitar, just steps away, I’m happy to report that I’m getting my music back without you pushing me to play, without feeling you listening at the door.
I’m still learning “El Mestre” by Miguel Llobet, at a snail’s pace. Sure, I listen to Segovia play it often, but my progress is very slow. Jon, with sensitivity and patience has been leading me through the first page that I could have under my belt by next week.
Fingers Crossed!
Honestly, for most of the last 5 1/2 months I’ve been looking over at my guitar, as it cries out for me to lift it out of its stand and play it. Yes, I feel guilty but I don’t pick it up enough.
But then there was magic! Two chords in the piece just melted my heart two weeks ago and I couldn’t stop playing them. Jon was away and surprised yesterday, as I played through the first section of the the piece almost smoothly, but when I got to my love chords I slowed down and moved into each one gently, with vibrato, soaking out the sound. Ahhhh….love!
Jon saw a perfect opportunity to keep me moving. That’s where we began yesterday, moving slowly, building from my love chords- to the next note, the next chord on and on… to the end of the section, returning time and again to love chord #1 and 2….
Ahhh playing music.
And thanks to my buddy Kevin, for his inspirational music Slice this morning!
Love music to you, Tuv,
Bonnie S.
Digital Bonnie 
Your post today made me search for a quote that seemed appropriate. I had a vague one in mind but found a few I liked better. They say what I feel. “Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Berthold Auerbach. Another one that fit: “Music can change the world because it can change people.” Bono. Play on, Bonnie!
So glad you are finding the magic in your music. Even love. Keep playing Bonnie!
Hooray…I can hear your music playing again! And that is sweet.
Finding solace in string and song …. that’s a path forward
Kevin
Bonnie, your music lifts from your home to mine as your words sing of positivity.
Good to hear you’re back to strumming your guitar again. Music is healing for the body and the soul.
So glad to hear that your guitar will no longer feel so lonely. Music is always there when we need it. It can bring great joy and comfort.
There is that moment of complete absorption, I remember. I’ve found it in other places, but it’s wonderful to hear that you’re back, finding the love in the notes, for Tuvia and for you, Bonnie.
I always wished I had taken guitar lessons when I was younger. I love the sounds a guitar makes. 🙂
Your post is a reminder that MUSIC is a gift that keeps on giving throughout life – like reading and writing 🙂