{"id":198205,"date":"2021-08-31T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-31T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/?p=198205"},"modified":"2021-08-30T03:21:31","modified_gmt":"2021-08-30T10:21:31","slug":"tq-stephen-king-support-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/tq-stephen-king-support-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Stephen King on How Art Supports a Good Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tuesday Quotes are short explorations of music, life, and the daily endeavor of practicing classical guitar.\u00a0Find more here<\/a>. Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cLife isn\u2019t a support-system for art. It\u2019s the other way around.\u201d<\/em><\/p>

Stephen King<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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In his book, On Writing<\/em>, celebrated novelist Stephen King gives writers this advice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPut your desk in the corner, and every time you sit down there to write, remind yourself why it isn\u2019t in the middle of the room. Life isn\u2019t a support-system for art. It\u2019s the other way around.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This metaphor can be true for music as well. A regular, focused guitar practice<\/a> can add immeasurably to the rest of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Much of daily life is defined by necessity. We sleep, we eat, we may work. We take care of the business of life. We manage and maintain relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes these fulfill us. Others, not so much<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a perfect world, we remain completely present with each task throughout the day. Through any storm, we remain centered, peaceful, and calm. This is sometimes called \u201cenlightenment,\u201d and eludes most of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, we may react emotionally. Something may chafe or get under our skin. We may hear news that scares us. We may feel anxiety at the choices we\u2019re forced to make. We may feel irritation at things outside of our control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And this is where a regular music practice can help. Guitar practice gives us the daily opportunity to narrow our focus<\/a> and re-enter our bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In practice, we can face clear mental and physical challenges. And in working through these challenges, we nurture oft-ignored parts of ourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music is something we do for the sake of doing it. We do it to make life better. For the thrill of success when we overcome an obstacle<\/a>. For the joy of discovery. To delve into emotions not present in our outer lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We do it because it\u2019s hard – and it\u2019s fun to work on hard things<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And when we make this a regular part of life, something happens. We\u2019re more able to turn the volume down on other, more stressful parts of life. Little things may not bother us as much. We may find ourselves with more patience or perspective. More compassion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music fills an inner well that feeds every branch of our days. We may not even notice the effects unless we stop practice for a time<\/a>. We may then feel the subtle nag of something missing. And when we begin practicing again, life seems to make a little more sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music supports a rewarding life. It\u2019s a spice that helps other flavors mingle. And the\u00a0few moments we spend each day with the guitar<\/a>\u00a0have an outsized effect on our overall well-being.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Tuesday Quotes are short explorations of music, life, and the daily endeavor of practicing classical guitar.\u00a0Find more here. Enjoy! \u201cLife isn\u2019t a support-system for art. It\u2019s the other way around.\u201d Stephen King In his book, On Writing, celebrated novelist Stephen King gives writers this advice: \u201cPut your desk in the corner, and every time you sit down there to write, remind … <\/p>\n

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