Some “trickery” from yesteryear…
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While watching the news reports of the Taiwanese (Opposition) leader of the Nationalist Party visit communist China, a few thoughts came to mind.
Firstly, communist China may not so communist after all – more in name nowadays than substance. However, to many this may be just a moot point.
Decided to dig out a Bach CD (Bach Violin Concertos, Lara St John) today.
As I was listening to it, it occurred to me that, despite the fact that I never mastered a musical instrument, I have always had a preference for string instruments, in particular the violin, cello and guitar. However, piano was and is still too ‘sharp’ for me.
It’s always exhilarating to find something that you thought that you’d lost forever: the feeling of loss wiped away with the joy of rediscovered feelings.
It’s equally, if not more so, when it comes to people. Friendships rekindled, and broken ties that get mended.
Finally, perhaps dreams of many, it is a true miracle to rediscover one’s youthful self. One that got buried and discarded as one moves through the trials of life.
By chance, was reminded once again of the term ‘legitimate suffering’, coined by Scott Peck, author of The Road Less Travelled. Incidentally, this was the book that I spent a number of afternoons poring over while trekking in Nepal.
“When we avoid the legitimate suffering that results from dealing with problems, we also avoid the growth that problems demand from us.”
M. Scott Peck