Kathryn Nicolai

I figured that if I couldn't be the best, I would quit.

The folly of youth.

I was glad that years had passed and given me their wisdom.

But now I could see that

I didn't have to be the best.

But there was a whole lot of joy and meaning and learning to be had in the act of simply playing.

I hoped the boy swinging his legs and clapping along to the music

would be a bit wiser than I had when his turn for school band came around.

Though, I reminded myself, everyone has their own journey to understanding.

Everyone has their own story to tell.

Sweet dreams.

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