think about how I wanted to put this. Once again, one of my kid's photographs provided the needed inspiration. So did Twyla Tharp. I can relate so clearly with some of the things she reveals. This section is on page 123. I'll put her words in italics and my responses in regular print.
"When I prepare to work on a project, the field general in me comes out immediately. I marshal all my forces. I carefully assemble my team..."
Done. I have my repertoire chosen and my handpicked choral personnel in place.
"But people sometimes let you down."
Yep.
"For every person who inspires you and pushes you in the right direction,..."
And there are many of you...
"there is often another who is 'missing in action,' either because he's unreliable or simply closes you off rather than opens you up". . .
Twyla, were you in our rehearsal the other day???
See the pieces in the dome? None of them are bigger than any others. They are all shaped the same way...and they fit perfectly. However, what would happen to the dome and the carefully regulated plant life if one of the pieces didn't fit properly? Or if it was missing in action? The beauty within would eventually be exposed to the harsh outside elements and wouldn't thrive anymore. The dome would eventually cave in on itself. And the beautiful symmetry would be gone.
The metaphor is obvious. Here's hoping that our pieces fit better next time. There comes a point when, as Twyla says, "the peg may have started out round but it's square now; hammering harder isn't going to make it fit."
I hate when I have to throw away puzzles because of a few missing pieces.
Opportunity lost.
Beauty squandered.
Di- This is a lovely blog. What a great teaching moment you have here. Beautiful discourse on the frustrations of an artist and teacher. You make me wish that I could sing (and no, I really CAN'T sing- not being bashful here...). Thanks for the lesson that reminds us all to show up in person and work with team. Amy S.
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