Posted by David on May 18, 2002 at 14:04:00:
In Reply to: ALABAMA SYMPHONY posted by Terri on May 17, 2002 at 22:40:44:
Having been on the receiving end of a situation that did not turn out well, or so I thought, I can sympathize with the poster. That was my initial reaction. Get even at all costs.
Then ---- it hit me. FORGIVE THEM. Try it, it works.
Now, the best part is yet to come. Get on with your life. Take a new turn. Music is about creating music. Begin doing some creating. Make music on your own terms.
I have to say that it took some real soul searching to be able to do the above. Sometimes all I want to do is "get even". But, you know what? Those guys did me a favor. I haven't felt so alive musically in years! The creative juices are flowing, the desire to practice is the highest ever, and the future looks great!! Before, all I had to look forward to was the next rep. playing the same music I played a couple of years before with a bunch of people I no longer had anything in common with other than complaining about the music, the conductor, the guy sitting next to me....
Which way do you think I like it the best?