<h3 id="832a58e6-c638-4610-b42e-fb7d5a8eaec7" data-toc-id="832a58e6-c638-4610-b42e-fb7d5a8eaec7">…if you let it be.</h3> In the midst of rehearsing for an upcoming concert, my motivation took a pause. Doubts seeped in; "Am I good enough? Will all this hard work pay off?" Then, amidst the uncertainty, I stumbled upon an old post-it in my case that sparked my determination, and brought my motivation back to life<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://life.it/">.</a>It said: Today's already a good day - if you let it be. This simple yet powerful message reignited my fire within and reaffirmed the little glimmers I'd already felt that day: the text from a friend, a good hair day, thinking about the music I was going to get to make soon, how I loved feeling the groove of a perfect spicatto in Mendelsson's Midsummer.These mini-joy moments lightened my heart and made it so much easier to keep going through the phone call I didn't want to make, the awful colleague that makes everything competitive for no reason.<h3 id="197b5f2f-de97-4f52-8272-3d96f93137cd" data-toc-id="197b5f2f-de97-4f52-8272-3d96f93137cd">I can join the flow of a good day at any time - I just have to be willing to set down the bad energy.</h3>And sometimes that's the hardest thing to do. I had to actively set down my fears: let go of Am I good enough? Will all this hard work pay off? Honestly, I don't know. I have to trust my training, culture, and keep developing myself to expand my understanding and musical taste.My idea of what's "good" keeps evolving as I do - and I discuss with my teachers, colleagues, friends, keep reading, keep listening, etc - to keep evolving.<h3 id="ac342e6b-4ab6-4e5c-8ada-aa62b03845c6" data-toc-id="ac342e6b-4ab6-4e5c-8ada-aa62b03845c6">Then all I can do is keep showing up - and working on my supportive mindset. </h3>In everyone I've worked with and in my own life - if I show up for the work with a good attitude, most things just naturally work out. There's magic in letting life unfold while actively looking for the good in every situation. Let the good things gravitate towards you - all you have do is be open to them! Remember, it's not about going with the flow mindlessly but rather setting your own compass and letting the happiness fill up around those boundaries. The real challenge, however, is breaking away from ingrained mindsets and restrictive structures that hold us back.<img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F08519d4c-c489-4889-a615-f76fb71fef7c_1022x1026.jpeg" alt="" style="width: 1022px; height: auto; cursor: pointer;" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F08519d4c-c489-4889-a615-f76fb71fef7c_1022x1026.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F08519d4c-c489-4889-a615-f76fb71fef7c_1022x1026.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F08519d4c-c489-4889-a615-f76fb71fef7c_1022x1026.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F08519d4c-c489-4889-a615-f76fb71fef7c_1022x1026.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" width="1022" height="1026" class="sizing-normal" draggable="true"><h2 id="a96c1819-add3-420c-9298-38eb5e545212" data-toc-id="a96c1819-add3-420c-9298-38eb5e545212">Find your SPARK:</h2>So, ask yourself - what's stopping you from embracing the goodness of today?Self / How can you look for the good in your own life today? What's an unfair judgement or pressure can you let go of that came from someone else?Performance / Every day we have an interface with the world around us - what authentic energy do you want to bring to the stage of your life? What can you let go of that feels performative - or if you can't let go, let your authentic self shine through?Attunement / Are you listening to yourself? What else / other voice takes up space in your mind?Rhythm / When will you breathe / get inspired / connect with someone you love today?Kinetic Integration / How are you going bring joy into your movement today? A walk / practice-room dance party?Just remember: Today is already a good day.See you in The Practice Room!⚡️Sarah❤️Thank you for reading SPARK Practice | Find your Spark. Please share this post with a friend!#sparkpractice #intentionalpractice #mindfulpractice #mindfulmusician #classicalwellness #classicalmusicwellness #FindTheGood #curateyourmood #CreateYourDay #DailyMotivation #ClassicalMusicianLife&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

A musician’s mindset is critical to our wellbeing and progress. Sometimes, it’s important to intentionally set down the bad stuff so we can get better at the good. 

Today is already a good day…

Get out of your own way and have a good day. A musician’s mindset is critical to our wellbeing and progress.

I can join the flow of a good day at any time - I just have to be willing to set down the bad energy.

Today is already a good day…

Today is already a good day…

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