Today's Thought - February

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February 18

An improviser may have to practice for years before being able to play a totally spontaneous minute of music in which every detail is right for its own fleeting moment.

~Stephen Nachmanovich

We have achieved mastery and success in some areas of our lives but are still beginners in others. We may have forgotten the time and persistence our accomplishments required and are expecting instant comprehension and command of something new to us.

It is never too late for us to acquire new learning, as long as we have the humility and courage to be beginners again. This means being tolerant of our own awkwardness and ignorance, being patient as we go through what seems like failure and not giving up easily on ourselves or on the learning process.

It means persevering, taking small steps over and over, paying attention to details, and leaving outcomes to our Higher Power. Whether we want to learn a language, maintain healthy sobriety, or have satisfying relationships with our peers, the same combination of openness, consistent action, and surrender will bring good results.

Today, it's safe for me to be a beginner.

Today's reading is from the book Glad Day