shout out to the kid across the way who is learning the recorder. the whole neighborhood is rooting for you.

whoever has a direct line to any deity will surely be putting in a mention during their next prayers to request intervention on your behalf. and anyone reading this, who engages with the universe in this way, consider a good word for all novice musicians everywhere.

if thoughts and prayers can exert change at this level, this kid will soon be seeing the fruits of their devoted practice sessions.