A side effect of back to work – less free time and inspiration is harder to catch. A job grants $ and challenges; yet takes away time and relaxation.
We all lose and gain something without realizing it.
In the teens, I had some tunes in my head almost all the time, and was excited about some new songs, new lyrics. Those were the days without MP3, and with green monitor for the bulky computer. Those were the days we listened to the radio and at times, waited for the favorite songs to play out. And then remember the lyrics as quickly as one could. Little did I know that was one of the best memory training; little did I know the influence of lyrics on my values.
Through the years, the music gradually disappears from my life. It is not something that happens all out of sudden, but it is more like the time is being taken up by events, activities, computers, new endeavors. No new music, lyrics or tunes for a while – well, there is still some – the piano pieces my kids practice daily. I spend way more time on computer that do not need emotional engagement and concentration.
Is it something to mourn over? I don’t know. More a sentiment that I have moved on, and along the way, the music has been left behind. Would I pick it back up again? Very likely?
oliviatamccue 
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