I have written a couple of posts now on the subject of work and, more specifically, practice; how to get motivated (read here) and how to make the tedious event of practice more interesting (read here). It is true that hard work can sometimes feel very difficult and boring - we all have to deel with these issues. However, in the last couple of days I have had a beautiful reminder that this isn't ALWAYS true, and so I have quickly rushed to my computer to get the thoughts written down before the wear off!
I have started working again on Bach's monumental 3rd solo sonata for violin and honestly, I cannot believe there is a more beautiful piece of music in the world. I can say, without a doubt, that the past couple of days have been a joy; I have woken up so excited to start practising, to start trying to figure this piece out and come up with some ideas for how I want to play it.
I'm not saying the work is easy. It's extremly difficult and after a few hours I have to stop due to the cramps in my hand (this comes from contorting it into strange positions for Bach's chords!). But the time goes quickly and I absolutely love this kind of work. I can totally lose myself in it, there is a danger of not being able to snap back into real life once I have finished. If you have also done a job that you loved so much then you will recognise these feelings.
It really has been such a wake up call for me. Work is not a negative thing! I find I easily forget this, and maybe other people do too. I am always hearing people complain about having to work, sad when it get's to Sunday evening and the prospect of the new work week is not a happy one. In a world where money dominates pretty much everything and everyone, I feel that the importance of finding a job that one REALLY loves has been put right at the bottom of the priority list. But it is incredibly important. I want to feel this way every single day! I want to love what I do.
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