31. One gem is enough
This is something I learned when I was in highschool and it has simply transferred to many other things. I started piano lessons when I was in third grade and I progressed quickly because I was a good sight reader.
By the time I got to highschool I loved getting new books of music—and I discovered something. I didn’t have to be thrilled with every piece. I thought it was worth the price of the book of songs to get one or two pieces that I loved.
This transferred easily to regular books. I can make my way through a book and sometimes even be wondering why it is that I am reading this—and then comes the gem. Suddenly I know that that gem is the reason, and it’s worth it.
Then I found that it also transferred to occasions and to people—suddenly there is an a-ha moment and I think “I am so glad that I am here in this place with this person.”
One gem is enough.
