To all those who told me my life would amount to nothing
After leaving CF I became interested in building guitars. This week I had my second renowned musician play my guitars that I have built.
A few years ago I was privileged to hand my classical guitar to Slava & Leonard Grigoryan (Grigoryan Brothers) to play.
The second was country music legend Troy Cassar Daley. I built a 12 string guitar in honor of my pop. I handed this guitar to Troy this week to have a play.
Both the Grigoryan Brothers and Troy Cassar Daley were thrilled to be able to play such personal instruments and commented on the quality of these instruments. Not just look but tone and playability as well.
Was I proud. You bet!
Is this wrong? Absolutely Not!
being proud of your achievements, or put another way a healthy level of pride, is not prideful, which by definition means "having an excessively high opinion of yourself"
I have been able to peruse my dreams and allow my interest to connect me with some incredible people.
Rebuilding after leaving CF
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I AM THRILLED FOR YOU BF !!!
Enjoy these moments fully as a lovely gift, with yes, your healthy level of pride
Enjoy these moments fully as a lovely gift, with yes, your healthy level of pride
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Bravo BreakFree!
That is outstanding. Congratulations!
For those who may not know, the Grigoryan Brothers are in the royalty of classical music guitar playing in this country and are recognised in the global scene. Having them walk in your front door to begin with means that you are on the Olympic team already.
It is always sad and disappointing that xCF does not celebrate its high achievers, but often seeks to control and sometimes suppress.
I can simply express and acknowledge the supreme skills that BreakFree has a creator and luthier. These are skills and gifts that are very close to creation itself.
Bagel
That is outstanding. Congratulations!
For those who may not know, the Grigoryan Brothers are in the royalty of classical music guitar playing in this country and are recognised in the global scene. Having them walk in your front door to begin with means that you are on the Olympic team already.
It is always sad and disappointing that xCF does not celebrate its high achievers, but often seeks to control and sometimes suppress.
I can simply express and acknowledge the supreme skills that BreakFree has a creator and luthier. These are skills and gifts that are very close to creation itself.
Bagel
Ezekiel 25:17
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thank you Bagel
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Continuing on with my guitar building I wrote this reflection
Living by your values
When my friend told me he was doing his PHD without hesitation I said “well if you finish there will be a guitar waiting at the end for you.” He laughed thinking I was joking but I was not. As I started joining timber and asking about design features, he realised I was serious about this guitar. Why would I commit to such a project, all the hours hand crafting a guitar worth well into the thousands of dollars? Because my friend deserved a gift symbolic of his journey. I had been there at the start when he questioned his ability to complete a certificate in community services, we then studied our degree together, he went onto his masters and then PHD. I had seen this journey from day 1, and 9 years later he had reached the top. Welcome Dr Fox.
As I was getting closer to finishing, many people questioned how I could just be giving it away. I recounted the story proudly telling of my friends’ achievement. But, as I was questioned more, these doubts started to creep in. “Was this too big a gift?” The guitar was finished and everything about it felt right. More doubt. I knew I couldn’t change my mind so I’d have to live with regret about giving it away. We met half way at Coffs Harbour one weekend. While there was excitement, also much trepidation. “What if he didn’t like it”? I pulled the guitar from its case and my friend stood in awe. He then strummed some chords and started to sing. The guitar and his voice blended immediately. As an instrument builder I knew I had achieved the ultimate, the perfect instrument for the player. My doubts and anxiety dissolved as I sat and listened to the music. A few months later I heard the guitar in full chorus with his Mauri family. Unplugged the guitar could be heard amongst the 20 voices.
Living true to our values costs us something. In my case, living by my value of being generous cost me the obvious time and money, as well as bombarding questions for my decision to give it away. I think the same is true when we live by the example Jesus gave us. Hopefully people question us because we are not just following the crowd, but doing something different.
what is different about this experience was I got to choose. I was not forced or guilted into making this guitar it was 100% my initiative. Unlike when my car got an invitation to a wedding and I did not.
Living by your values
When my friend told me he was doing his PHD without hesitation I said “well if you finish there will be a guitar waiting at the end for you.” He laughed thinking I was joking but I was not. As I started joining timber and asking about design features, he realised I was serious about this guitar. Why would I commit to such a project, all the hours hand crafting a guitar worth well into the thousands of dollars? Because my friend deserved a gift symbolic of his journey. I had been there at the start when he questioned his ability to complete a certificate in community services, we then studied our degree together, he went onto his masters and then PHD. I had seen this journey from day 1, and 9 years later he had reached the top. Welcome Dr Fox.
As I was getting closer to finishing, many people questioned how I could just be giving it away. I recounted the story proudly telling of my friends’ achievement. But, as I was questioned more, these doubts started to creep in. “Was this too big a gift?” The guitar was finished and everything about it felt right. More doubt. I knew I couldn’t change my mind so I’d have to live with regret about giving it away. We met half way at Coffs Harbour one weekend. While there was excitement, also much trepidation. “What if he didn’t like it”? I pulled the guitar from its case and my friend stood in awe. He then strummed some chords and started to sing. The guitar and his voice blended immediately. As an instrument builder I knew I had achieved the ultimate, the perfect instrument for the player. My doubts and anxiety dissolved as I sat and listened to the music. A few months later I heard the guitar in full chorus with his Mauri family. Unplugged the guitar could be heard amongst the 20 voices.
Living true to our values costs us something. In my case, living by my value of being generous cost me the obvious time and money, as well as bombarding questions for my decision to give it away. I think the same is true when we live by the example Jesus gave us. Hopefully people question us because we are not just following the crowd, but doing something different.
what is different about this experience was I got to choose. I was not forced or guilted into making this guitar it was 100% my initiative. Unlike when my car got an invitation to a wedding and I did not.
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Today was another first.
I took my child to go see the Wiggles.
As they were running out on stage I teared up with happiness. I thought to myself "my child is having a normal childhood. They are doing things other children their age do, with no fear of being punished or having to commit to some ridiculous church schedule. We are free!!!"
Growing up I do remember Wiggles suddenly were banned and if we were lucky Colin Buchanan was played. Now I have nothing against Colin Buchanan but its laughable now to think that the powers to be were so threatened by children's music they banned the classics. But more seriously it not about the music, rather allowing children to experience joy. Such evil men
I took my child to go see the Wiggles.
As they were running out on stage I teared up with happiness. I thought to myself "my child is having a normal childhood. They are doing things other children their age do, with no fear of being punished or having to commit to some ridiculous church schedule. We are free!!!"
Growing up I do remember Wiggles suddenly were banned and if we were lucky Colin Buchanan was played. Now I have nothing against Colin Buchanan but its laughable now to think that the powers to be were so threatened by children's music they banned the classics. But more seriously it not about the music, rather allowing children to experience joy. Such evil men
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