Love life…

I have found that if you love life, life will love you back…

It is simply my life, music. I live it, breathe it, talk with it. I am almost unconscious of it. No I do not mean I take it for granted—one should never take for granted any of the gifts of God. But it is like an arm, a leg, a part of me. On the other hand, books and paintings and languages and people are passions with me, always to be cultivated. Travel too. I am a lucky man to be a pianist. A splendid instrument, the piano, just the right size so that you cannot take it with you. Instead of practicing, I can a read. A fortunate fellow, am I not? 

— Arthur Rubinstein (Widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of all time. Rubinstein was fluent in eight languages and held much of his repertoire in his formidable memory, which he described as photographic. He played in public for eight decades). 

What stands out to me is Rubinstein’s depth of passion, love and devotion. I’d like to take a page from his book. Just sayin’ :) Hugs. XO

Blessings,

Chatgirl