{"id":56783,"date":"2019-07-23T08:00:07","date_gmt":"2019-07-23T15:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/?p=56783"},"modified":"2020-10-22T03:34:31","modified_gmt":"2020-10-22T10:34:31","slug":"tq-anne-lamott-unplug","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/tq-anne-lamott-unplug\/","title":{"rendered":"Anne Lamott on What to Do When Nothing Works"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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\u201cAlmost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.\u201d
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Anne Lamott<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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In our lives and practice, we sometimes \u201chit the wall\u201d. We reach the point where nothing seems to work. We wonder if we\u2019ll ever get past the current challenge.<\/p>\n

These are the moments that test our resourcefulness. When our usual go-to solutions don\u2019t work, we face the question of what to do next.<\/p>\n

Part of practice is learning myriad ways to solve problems<\/a> and overcome obstacles. If one way doesn\u2019t work, perhaps another one<\/a> will. But what do we do when nothing seems to work?<\/p>\n

There is magic in Anne Lamott\u2019s recommendation: unplug for a few minutes.<\/p>\n

Taking a break allows us to revisit the challenge with fresh eyes<\/a> and ears. We may have new perspectives and ideas. Or our body may have caught up to our mind (or vice versa).<\/p>\n

Downtime, such as a walk, nap, or just \u201czoning out\u201d, gives our mind time to churn on the problem. While we\u2019re otherwise occupied, it\u2019s hard at work on the issue.<\/p>\n

This is why we often have clever ideas in the shower, or upon first waking.<\/p>\n

Yes, we can beat our heads against the same wall until cracks appear. Or, we can define<\/a> the problem then unplug. Brute force is not always the best option.<\/p>\n

Short, frequent practice sessions take advantage of this. And daily practices are better than marathon weekend ones. The more work-rest cycles we get, the better.<\/p>\n

When things feel hopeless, maybe all we need is to step away, then return<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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