If you’ve lived to the ‘age of reason’ as some call it (and if you’re visiting our blog, then that is a likely possibility) then you know that life is not all cookies and cream.
Life is a balance not of two things, but of everything. And that includes the stubbed toes, discovering a new band, high-priced gasoline, and falling in love.
If you read our blog or check in with the main website regularly, you probably know by now that we’re preparing a big publication for this Fall. (We gave away free music over Memorial Day weekend, are giving away free e-books, are taking a survey, keep leaving not-so-subtle hints, etc…)
Putting together a major print publication has proven to be quite difficult (but also incredibly rewarding). We’ve hit our hitches, speed bumps, and pot holes, but recovered from all of them. I’ve learned something important about myself and my work through this: I don’t think I’d be able to do my job as Executive Editor without Beethoven.
I balance my life with Beethoven. Beethoven is playing through the delightful, the painful, and the crazy moments of life. Having a sanctuary, or a retreat, is necessary in life, and for me that’s Beethoven.
When life gives me lemons, a curveball, or any bad day, I listen to Beethoven. What do you do?
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Joanne said:
I walk! Walking moves me forward through life’s curve ball, or a writer’s block, or an impending decision. Walking with someone, it’s amazing what can be talked out as you cover the miles.
July 9, 2008 @ 9:06 pm
Jenn said:
I listen to Switchfoot … most of their songs are about reaching for something greater than yourself and finding the joy inherent in the wonderful world that we live in while also looking toward the next one for the real meaning of all we experience here. Love it.
July 10, 2008 @ 10:59 am
Anastasia said:
I listen to Bach, for a brief retreat to heaven.
Or I read an Agatha Christie mystery for a thrilling distraction.
And I play with my little sisters for a short session of childish fun.
July 11, 2008 @ 11:34 am
Edward Atkinson said:
@ Joanne: Walking is definitely a great retreat. I like walking because it seems that by the time I return home, all the old thoughts are taken care of and many new ones have formed.
@ Jenn: Switchfoot is one of the few bands with real & thoughtful lyrics. Kudos to them.
@ Anastasia: How did I mention Beethoven without at least a tip-of-the-hat to Bach? Heresy…
Bach is up there with the best of them. Listening to his music is like building a cathedral in your ears.
July 15, 2008 @ 1:19 pm