So there has been little doubt to me that music was going to play a role in my healing process. I've been a student of music off-and-on since 6th grade and some of my fondest memories are associated with being behind the command of an instrument.
You see, by definition an instrument is a tool. It is merely a device, one that can be used to produce energy in wave form. Energy that is heard by our bodies tool, the ear. But it is our mind that really hears the music. Such beautiful noises can only be a product of our mind. Right now those sounds are a Sublime part of my healing.
I received this guitar as a gift 10 years ago and it's been about that long since I have had a formal classical lesson. I've even managed to lose it a few times, but somehow it always seemed to find its way back. And for reasons that are now so obvious to me. A University-of-Texas-sized thank you goes to a great college buddy and dear friend James for making sure it returned to my hands for my most recent studies. Hook'em, Brotha!
February 29, 2008 - James (far right) is The luckiest guy in Austin, Texas that day. He's also the guy that didn't pawn my guitar to pay for his wedding. So trust me when I tell you, that now-a-days I stop and listen just a little bit closer, just that much more intently. I hear the impossible and make it possible.
I can't wait to start dancing again. Cha-cha ladies?
-Joel C Diaz II
Mexican Armstrong
Music Over Matter - One day after neuropathy in my hands and partial hearing loss set-in.
3 comments:
Wow Joel! That was really good. Music is certainly something we all like. Glad to see you playing.
Joel! I had no idea you played! :) that sounds great! I've been meaning to tell you that you can get acupuncture to help with some of the side effects of chemo and to assist in the cancer-fighting and healing of the body. :) might be a good thing to look into if your interested!
I didn't know that you could play the guitar. I've been playing since the beginning of the year. I bet you could teach me a lot.
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