Klarinet Archive - Posting 000378.txt from 2003/03

From: Barbara Reimer <muse@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Relating emotional state to musical performance,
Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2003 13:44:32 -0500

> I don't know if this is helpful to anyone. I hope it is. If my story
> can help anyone to find a different direction in life, as well as to
> garner more joy from music, (not to mention avoid substance abuse! ;-)
> then it will have been worth the telling.

Thank you Patricia for sharing your story! And Rebecca too. Both hit
really close to home for me even though I do not have aspirations to be
a professional musician. (I chose fine art photography instead ten
years ago and my parent's are still harping "when are you going to get
a real degree?") I too have anxiety and stage fright and an obsessive
nature about me that has both worked to help and to hinder my
progression in all aspects of life. It does help to hear your stories
especially as I am just starting to understand the impact this has had
on my life.

There are two writings that have a profound impact on my life when I
remember them: One, the Desiderata and, two, an arab proverb that
goes something like this: (i have lost my copy of this proverb so I'm
sorry if my memory fails for accuracy - if anyone recognizes it and can
tell me where to find another copy I'd be eternally grateful. the only
line i am certain on is the third.)

He who knows not and knows not that he knows not is a fool. Ignore
him.
He who knows not and knows that he know not is a child. Teach him.
He who knows and knows not that he knows is asleep. Wake him.
He who knows and knows that he knows not is wise. Follow him.

Thanks again.
Barb

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