tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post7661715613288793380..comments2023-06-18T06:35:42.729-04:00Comments on Christian Writer/Reader Connection: Piano FingersSusan J. Reinhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-86559319323111868972009-08-27T22:19:20.394-04:002009-08-27T22:19:20.394-04:00Hi Sharon -
Thanks for bringing up another great ...Hi Sharon -<br /><br />Thanks for bringing up another great point. Passion is fueled by doing what you love.<br /><br />I know some people, who chose their careers based on earnings potential alone. They were miserable. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-62068650881397922822009-08-27T21:29:47.785-04:002009-08-27T21:29:47.785-04:00I come from a musical family--my father is a caree...I come from a musical family--my father is a career musician and my brother play various instruments--but for some reason I didn't inherit the love of music like them. Like you, Susan, writing is my passion. My desire to be a great writer and earn a living doing what I love fuels me to keep trying and not give up. I keep telling myself one day I'll get there if I faint not.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00750046720665201328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-25861954281098776152009-08-26T17:00:33.165-04:002009-08-26T17:00:33.165-04:00Hi Terri -
Three years? I'm glad I didn't...Hi Terri -<br /><br />Three years? I'm glad I didn't have to take lessons that long!<br /><br />Touching another person's life is a great reason for writing. We're so connected with others - more than we realize. <br /><br />Years ago, there was a song about being His hand extended, reaching out to the oppressed. I also want to be His hand extended to others.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-7501518294670853542009-08-26T16:53:33.299-04:002009-08-26T16:53:33.299-04:00I love this analogy:) I too have piano fingers but...I love this analogy:) I too have piano fingers but after three years of lessons, could play not much at all--but I counseled my piano teacher all the while:)<br /> What keeps my fire burning? The desire to see something I've written change a life.Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-54135135319226506102009-08-26T13:10:53.796-04:002009-08-26T13:10:53.796-04:00Hi Jean -
So many of us are geared toward writing...Hi Jean -<br /><br />So many of us are geared toward writing for a publisher or audience that we forget how to enjoy ourselves. <br /><br />Thanks for your comment. We always appreciate tips from the pros. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-39094243710970981252009-08-26T13:06:09.150-04:002009-08-26T13:06:09.150-04:00Hi Becky -
I know what you mean. While it's h...Hi Becky -<br /><br />I know what you mean. While it's hard for me to sit down and write, once I get "in the zone," the hours fly by.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-63025632108543077562009-08-26T13:03:16.382-04:002009-08-26T13:03:16.382-04:00Like you, I had piano fingers, but not a passion ...Like you, I had piano fingers, but not a passion for playing. I lasted about as long as you did.<br /><br />When I write, I'm not thinking of publishing. That's what keeps me going. If I write only to please an editor or a specific audience, my passion to write dwindles. I write, first and foremost, for the enjoyment of writing. Then, when all the words are on the paper, I think about whether I want to share what I've written. If I do, that's when the writer's passion blends with the writer's work.Jean Fischerhttp://inthecompostpile.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-389657891100274922009-08-26T10:13:27.544-04:002009-08-26T10:13:27.544-04:00Fire in the bones... those times when I begin furi...Fire in the bones... those times when I begin furiously clicking away at the keyboard - when I'm focused and tuned in and distractions are directed into the peripheral regions of my consciousness... Yeah, that's my kind of writing.Becky Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06587990088711808631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-89216617176009038232009-08-25T15:58:18.193-04:002009-08-25T15:58:18.193-04:00Hi Quiet Spirit -
We all need affirmation and sup...Hi Quiet Spirit -<br /><br />We all need affirmation and support. Knowing that someone's life has been impacted by our writing helps us press on in difficult times.<br /><br />Thanks for bringing up a great point. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-3074341310531127282009-08-25T15:12:52.523-04:002009-08-25T15:12:52.523-04:00Susan:
I took piano in grades 4,5,and 6. In th...Susan:<br /> I took piano in grades 4,5,and 6. In the sixth grade I was sick with the Flu four times. I really didn't like to practice. So, my dad was laid of from or on strike against his job. I didn't get to continue.<br /> What keeps me writing? I recently recieved feedback about the newsletters I do. I have gotten positive response to a special poem I give to parents who have lost a child. My plays are received well by those who attend them. But, mainly God keeps me at it.quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-81454536724454570842009-08-25T13:00:22.143-04:002009-08-25T13:00:22.143-04:00Hi Jill -
LOL! I'm glad I didn't have to ...Hi Jill -<br /><br />LOL! I'm glad I didn't have to suffer for years. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and commenting. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-20847791250798014232009-08-25T12:35:19.618-04:002009-08-25T12:35:19.618-04:00I can relate to this one. I'm not a piano gal,...I can relate to this one. I'm not a piano gal, although I took years of lessons. I could have become proficient, but my heart wasn't in it. <br /><br />My heart is in writing, and that's what keeps me at it!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-54069499804746281372009-08-25T09:33:31.021-04:002009-08-25T09:33:31.021-04:00Hi Jen -
I'm humbled by your kind words. It&#...Hi Jen -<br /><br />I'm humbled by your kind words. It's only by God's grace that others are encouraged.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-50567857223727034712009-08-25T09:26:52.387-04:002009-08-25T09:26:52.387-04:00Perfect analogy, Susan. It's so much more than...Perfect analogy, Susan. It's so much more than technique or even talent. It's heart and drive. <br /><br />You have helped me stay committed when I was ready to give up, and I thank you for that. I believe God has called you to not only write for His glory but to help other writers catch and keep the fire...<br />Love, <br />JenJeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-16083565333326341852009-08-24T16:00:08.915-04:002009-08-24T16:00:08.915-04:00Hi Karen -
Thanks for bringing up an important po...Hi Karen -<br /><br />Thanks for bringing up an important point. Knowing God gave us a gift to write is a stabilizer in hard times. The basic equipment is there, as well as His blessing.<br /><br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-71172866535592836882009-08-24T15:56:33.347-04:002009-08-24T15:56:33.347-04:00Hi Casey -
These are huge motivators for me as we...Hi Casey -<br /><br />These are huge motivators for me as well. When I can't put a book down, it inspires me to reach that level in my own writing. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-4697772836486716642009-08-24T15:52:07.963-04:002009-08-24T15:52:07.963-04:00Hi Nancy -
Sharing with others is a common theme ...Hi Nancy -<br /><br />Sharing with others is a common theme we're seeing. Knowing you're helping someone else gives much joy.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-63226824096887086492009-08-24T14:55:19.434-04:002009-08-24T14:55:19.434-04:00Spreading God's word and writing a story that ...Spreading God's word and writing a story that is captivating and oh so hard to put down.Caseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-62631074395310893512009-08-24T14:36:27.677-04:002009-08-24T14:36:27.677-04:00What keeps me writing is the fact that my mind kee...What keeps me writing is the fact that my mind keeps active and I want to share some of those ideas with others. It gives me joy.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-38044603866526883902009-08-24T13:28:34.051-04:002009-08-24T13:28:34.051-04:00Thanks for the post, Susan! It's encouraging t...Thanks for the post, Susan! It's encouraging to be reminded of such things. What keeps me going - I guess I just know inside that writing is my thing, and since God created me, it came from Him:) And if it came from Him, then He's given me the tools, and despite ups and downs, He will cause me to succeed.<br />Blessings to you and all your readers!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-1903200523686473712009-08-24T10:46:19.136-04:002009-08-24T10:46:19.136-04:00Hi Everyone -
I went back in and titled the post!...Hi Everyone -<br /><br />I went back in and titled the post!<br /><br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-24680501149676295922009-08-24T10:42:45.624-04:002009-08-24T10:42:45.624-04:00Hi Cindy -
Excellent point (and maybe another blo...Hi Cindy -<br /><br />Excellent point (and maybe another blog post). LOL!<br /><br />More than one factor goes into dynamic writing. Thanks for bringing up the trigger for your writing. Life experience can certainly prompt passion.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-47996206884601772312009-08-24T10:32:28.159-04:002009-08-24T10:32:28.159-04:00What a great post for a Monday. Writing isn't ...What a great post for a Monday. Writing isn't for everyone, just as piano playing isn't. I think it's amazing that God has giving us all unique gifts and our hearts can leap with passion and joy for those particular tasks. <br /><br />I have enjoyed writing most of my life. But it wasn't until after I became a Christian that I really had a passion for sharing my words with others. For reaching people with my writing and making a difference. It makes writing that much more enjoyable and important to me.<br /><br />Have a blessed day!Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-87239990731551247802009-08-24T10:29:29.963-04:002009-08-24T10:29:29.963-04:00Hi Donna -
Nice to see you. Hope you're enjoy...Hi Donna -<br /><br />Nice to see you. Hope you're enjoying your vacation. :)<br /><br />Icing is good. It's that finishing touch that makes the cake even more attractive and tasty.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-19680696166828670842009-08-24T10:26:41.960-04:002009-08-24T10:26:41.960-04:00Hi Jana -
LOL! I liked the IDEA of playing the pi...Hi Jana -<br /><br />LOL! I liked the IDEA of playing the piano, but it wasn't a heart desire.<br /><br />One of the O.T. prophets expressed his need to give God's Word as "a fire in his bones." I think that about sums it up.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.com