Let That Be a Lesson to You by Rivki D. Rosenwald Esq., CLC, SDS

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Let That Be a Lesson to You

By Rivki D. Rosenwald Esq., LMFT, CLC, SDS

We take them and then forget everything. We practice! Sometimes because we want to and sometimes under duress. But, it seems it’s the rare occasion that we really hold onto the information we culled.

I’m referring to lessons.

You know – piano lessons, guitar lessons, tennis lessons, skiing lessons, lesson, lessons, lessons!

All those lessons our parents try to expose us to when we are young and “somewhat willing,” or at least pliable.

Yet, when we try to remember

anything, it’s as if we were never exposed to them at all. For example, we are lucky if we remember where middle C is on the piano!

So when do they stick? And I don’t mean the piano keys – I mean the information we were taught?!

I’d venture to say it’s when we actually really stick with it for years. In other words, when it becomes something we really decide we want to get good at and make a part of our lives.

Almost like having a baby. We commit to being a parent, and that’s not going to change, so we work on getting good at it.

With kids, we practice, we mess up, and we try again. But we don’t give up!

Sometimes, with lessons, people look back and say, “I wish had practiced more or had taken it more seriously.”

What’s that all about? What are you regretting? You haven’t gone anywhere. You can still do it now!

I don’t think it’s because you want your mommy to foot the bill? It’s not likely that that’s the rate-limiting step? Because she probably would still enjoy the nachas. She will still come just to see you ripple across those musical keys or swish down that mountain.

So is it because it’s just plain easier to regret than to actually make the time to really work on it?! Possibly?!

We are always young enough to learn. If there’s something you wanted to do – do it now. Don’t get stuck in the space of I should’ve, I would’ve, I could’ve.

Be that person. If you’re feeling like you should’ve, then – you should and you could. Just do it! Don’t “lessen” your chances at being good at something. It’s never too late! Let that be a lesson to you!

With kids, we practice, we mess up, and we try again. But we don’t give up!