There is nothing quite like being able to experience the talents of others. Tonight we went to see a performance at the theatre.
The theatre performance was preceded by an amazing singer and then a ukelele band. Talented people really impress me. Whenever someone can do something better than I can I always take the time to appreciate it.
Life doesn’t suck…
because I get to experience the talents of others
We’re all good at different things. I know the things that I’m good at. I’m highly aware of the things that I’m not as good at. This really makes me appreciate the things that other people are good at, especially if I’ve tried to be good at them.
I love musicians that make their own music. Someone that can pick up an instrument and sing along while they play it. I’m always more impressed when someone is good live too. You can hide a lot of things when you record music. You can make it sound much better than it really does. Live, it’s just you and your instrument and your natural voice.
I would happily have live musicians in my office while I work. It’s a skill that I’m always in awe of. Someone who has control over their voice and can do amazing things with it and then also plays an instrument.
I had a friend at high school who played the piano. He could play any song by ear. He would just listen to it and play along to it. One day he decided he wanted to play the guitar. He got a guitar and taught himself to play the guitar. No formal lessons, he just picked it up and taught himself. He wasn’t traditionally reading, writing and maths smart, but he was musically a genius. A truly talented individual.
I’m highly grateful that I get to experience the talents of others and see and hear their talents. It’s amazing what some people can do.
Current gratitude streak: 82 days
Did you miss my post from yesterday? Read it here Gratitude, Day 81: I’m grateful that I give more than I take