MS as a metaphor for Music

[Sandydemop]

I am a musician in the orchestra. Sometimes I don't like the instrument (my body) I was given to play. Sometimes I don't like the song I'm given (MS symptoms). My job is to play the music in front of me with the only instrument I have. No trade ins. No give backs. No going on strike. Instead I can try to make beautiful music. I can make the most of this gift. Thanks Higher Power for this seat in the orchestra.

[jimeka]

Wow, I love it. Thank you for sharing. 🤗

[Kenu]

Thanks for sharing 👍🙏😉🤗 Ken 🐾🐾

[falalalala]

I like this metaphor very much.

Now cue some kazoo music for me for I am about to hurry to the bathroom

[Alexa1430]

I do too! I am a singer-songwriter and my first original song I wrote is about MS , thanks for this beautiful post.

[Sandydemop in reply to Alexa1430]

Hey Alexa, can you send a link to it? would love to hear it.

[Alexa1430 in reply to Sandydemop]

Sure thing! Here are all my links. linktr.ee/Michelleannmusic I’d love for you or anyone else who sees this to follow like with subscribe and to find a free version of the song you can hit the YouTube snd it’s the one that says “sing above” that is about MS. It is also available for purchase if you love it at all the normal media outlets iTunes/ Amazon music etc. can’t wait to hear what you think! Hope it touches you!

[Sandydemop in reply to Alexa1430]

Dear Michelle, the song is beautiful. i looked up your website and was inspired. would love to connect directly.

[Alexa1430 in reply to Sandydemop]

Didn’t see this until now! Thank you very much and for your sweet email!

[Sandydemop in reply to Alexa1430]

Hi Michelle/Alexa, did you say you offer piano lessons?

[agapepilgrim in reply to Alexa1430]

Just found this post.. Your music is so touching to my heart, so soothing, so uplifting.

[johnMSAA Partner]

Excellent post, bravo!

- John, MSAA

[Sandydemop in reply to johnMSAA]

thanks John

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

What a wonderful way to approach your ‘ms’, Sandydemop I will dance to the sweet music that I hear from you. Thank you 😊

[Sandydemop in reply to carolek572]

thanks Carole. Dance away. Love it.

[sMilEs_N_bLuE_sKiEs]

Beautifully written! 👏 👏

[Sandydemop in reply to sMilEs_N_bLuE_sKiEs]

thank you so much

[lbenmaor]

Sandy,That was perfectly stated. It's

fantastic you're a musician!

Leslie

[Sandydemop in reply to lbenmaor]

thanks Leslie, I tried to copy paste a picture of an old, worn piano but i couldn't figure it out. i tried. I'm loving this feedback. y'all are great!

[lbenmaor in reply to Sandydemop]

You're Welcome Sandy.Leslie

[rjoneslaw]

well said

[mrsmike9]

Would never have been able to think in that way. You have a real gift.

[Sandydemop in reply to mrsmike9]

awww thanks.

[twooldcrows]

love this ...wonderful way to look at it and i agree ...so great ...just love it ...have a wonderful day and so many more ...love and much happiness ....so great ...very well said ...

[Sandydemop in reply to twooldcrows]

Dear twooldcrows thank you very much. You are always so supportive!

[leking1]

How beautifully said!

[Sandydemop in reply to leking1]

thank you

[agapepilgrim]

I really like that metaphor. Reminds me of a quote I memorized as a teenager, with no idea what life I would lead. "I don't want to spend my life stringing and restringing my instrument while the song I came to play never gets played." (Tagore). We will play the tune God gave us to play, even if it changes from fast bee-bop music to a very slow waltz.

[Sandydemop in reply to agapepilgrim]

You are catching up on old posts I see. thanks for the feedback. I like your quote too!