Just touch the thing you want.
You don’t need to be investing hours everyday in your new skill. You don’t even need to commit to five minutes. Just place one finger on one string once a day. Your intention is to build a relationship.
Some days you may play for minutes and hours. Everyday you touch it.
Like a smile in the mirror with a mantra, a ritual goodbye kiss at the door, the vitamins you pop into your mouth, the way you tip your hat to the neighbor on the street every evening walk. It’s one simple touch that builds an endearing, enduring friendship.
Touch the guitar each day to say “hello friend” and beyond that, if your heart desires, enjoy more time. You build relationship and you feel the warmth that consistent touch has cultivated. Naturally you spend time together without even watching the clock, without forcing anything. Watch yourself pluck a string, play for a minute, then five, then fifty.
Forget 10,000 hours. Where will that get you without a loyal love?
Place a sweet finger on the surface of your love interest and smile with a kind word. “Hello love.” That is enough to begin. That is the beginning of a beautiful journey. No point stepping further forward without this as the foundation first.
Not a day goes by that you two don’t connect. The consistency blossoms into partnership. You keep showing up and creativity knows where to find you. Show up at the same time each day and double the chance she finds you because now she knows where and when.
I am no great guitarist though I do hold great love for the guitars I carry with me. They have received a loving touch from my hands. I’ve laid a listening ear on their bellies and they’ve caught tears falling with feelings.
I gave up counting 10,000 hours a few years ago. I’ve been enjoying collecting 10,000 happy memories, simple moments, of deep loving presence with the instruments. Not counting hours anymore, just beats. I’m listening. ✌🏼
Don’t force love or skills. Just feel them. 💕🫧
Love & Rainbows,