A Pianist's Thanksgiving

On this day when I count my blessings, I give thanks, I am grateful for:

1. The joy that I feel when I practice music on my piano,
2. The joy that I feel when I master a piece of music on my piano,
3. The fact I can be joyous about both the destination (mastery) AND the journey (practice), and
4. The joy that playing for friends and family brings to us all.

What other hobby provides such rich rewards?

And even though on other days I am sometimes weak and become frustrated and irritated with the work piano demands, on this day of Thanksgiving I express my gratitude for every correct note, for every fine rhythm, for every beautiful melody, for everything that music study brings.

Thank you.