Living in the Present

Can anyone learn to sing? (or dance, or play piano, or learn anything new for that matter )

Of course they can.

Does it matter how old you are?

While muscles are more difficult to develop as we get older, age is far less a factor than is mindset. However, age is indeed a terrific excuse.

The question really is: are you willing to let go of judgment and allow yourself to experience something new? So, a rapid learner is involved in curious exploration and discovery.

In contrast, a quick-fix mentality seeks external rewards. The goal is to seek internal rewards. Internal motivation is far more powerful than external motivation. Since rapid learners are involved in the process, they are also engaged in the present moment. Judgment and anticipation are reflections on the past and the future, respectively. Awareness is just that; being aware of the here and now - without judgment or anticipation. The present moment is where rapid learning takes place and where peak performance occurs. The rapid learner and the peak performer may love results. There is nothing wrong with that. However, they learn that the way to achieve remarkable results is to love the process.

This excerpt is from the website of Per Bristow at www.BristowVoiceMethod.com

How was the experience of learning for you? Would appreciate your comments.