I have always loved to sing. When I was in eighth grade, I was asked to join the church's adult choir. I was beside myself with joy. Usually that was only for people starting high school and beyond. I didn't realize it then, but I learned some valuable life lessons.
1. The choir is made up of different talents and personalities. Hopefully they all add something to the music.
2. There is one goal -- to make beautiful music.
3. Teamwork is important. There's at time and place for soloists, but the ultimate goal is to blend together.
4. You cannot judge someone by how they look. It is their voice that counts.
5. Not everyone likes the same music.
6. Not all music is appropriate for everything.
7. Some songs are far easier than others.
8. Some are more gifted than others -- I was always envious of those who had perfect pitch.
9. Some of the best musicians don't read music.
10. Don't forget to have a great time!
So, what does this have to do with finances?
Well, in money matters, some people are risk takers while others are not. Some just can make money easily, and others have to struggle. Good choirs have wonderful conductors and for most of us, those with good financial efforts have had someone conducting us along the way, giving us the hints we need. Just like not all music is appropriate, not all investments are appropriate. And there are swindlers out there, sad to say. Church choir really did give me some great examples for life, even finance. I was not the soloist, but I enjoyed the team work. I liked learning new songs and different pieces. I just loved to sing.
Past tense. Asthma has stolen my breath in order to be able to truly sing, but it has taught me other things. I need to enjoy life as it comes, even in those bad times. When a hard piece would be introduced, it would have been easy to give up, but there's just something glorious about learning and mastering a new piece. Same with life and even finance. OK, that fund is hard or boy, putting money aside is difficult, but what a sense of accomplishment when something is mastered.
Hopefully I will continue to learn and use these life lessons. One thing I will admit that is even if cannot be in the church choir anymore, I can still enjoy music. So maybe that is the best lesson of all.
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