Day 6 March 19: Perfect a skill
Yes, reading and watching Netflix is great fun, as is walking in the woods and a little baking. But by Day 6 I realized I needed some focus. I have plenty of things I could be doing but am feeling somewhat apathetic about many of them. First in line to clean out the bathroom cabinets? Not me, friend. What I could do today though is work on my craft. In a former life I was a professional bassoonist. In my current life, I play for fun and personal rewards. This still translates into needing to work at it. Plus, sitting down and practicing can have some meditative benefits. Long tones are a form of breath work. Don’t try to figure this one out….its an inside thing only wind players will understand.
What’s your skill or craft? If it can’t be done during a coronavirus ‘staycation,’ maybe its time to learn something new. Got a guitar around the house? There’s never been a better time to start playing it. Paints or crayons? Break them out and create some art. Only your phone? Work on your photography skills. Great Courses is advertising discounts today on their top courses online. Share your ideas, please!
PS:
If you’ve no idea what a bassoon looks like, here’s a cover shot of my husband with his guitar and me with my bassoon from Encore Magazine, 2010.
And, here’s the local orchestra I perform with and our 2019/2020 concert season: Kalamazoo Philharmonia.
