I’m gearing up for a weekend of musical activity… and from next week some regular paid employment!! Yahoo!

OK – it’s all of two hours a week (as an accompanist). But, it’s the sort of thing that leads onto other similar things, and means I can sit and practise the piano with absolutely no feelings of guilt whatsoever.

I am fascinated that music is coming back into my life in such a big way at the moment. I’m not a great musician, but I am competent and reliable and know my own limitations! You have no idea how useful the latter is…

I’m also fascinated that having made the decision not to look for paid work, it’s coming my way…

I’m even more fascinated that a decision to concentrate on what I want to do, (rather than what I think everyone wants me to do, or what I think I should be doing,) seems to have freed up a whole load of mental energy and enthusiasm. I’m not going to bother to listen to any of the inner voices telling me I’m being selfish, or self-centred, or just wanting my own way all the time…

So – having had my guilt free and very enjoyable practice sessions, and think I’m as prepared as I can be, I’m off out for the rest of the day.