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Cycle of Inspiration

Inspiration finds it way to us, if only we want to be inspired. Its amazing how events, emotions, circumstances, people, conversations, art, music, and so many other things can inspire you to do things related or not. I went to this concert yesterday. It was a casual Hindustani classical music concert by Shri. Shaunak Abhisheki. For those who don’t know him, he’s the son of Shri. Jitendra Abhisheki. Ok, never mind. The point being, I went to this concert, and loved it. He sang an amazing bandish, a khayal, a naatya sangeeth, among other ragas. The day ended perfectly with a mesmerizing bhajan. I enjoy music, and anyone who can sing well can have me impressed. And with every great performance, I sense this energy, that urges me to move ahead, do things I have always wanted to do, achieve things I have wanted to achieve. This energy is not new to me. It happens to me now and then. And I love it when it happens. A couple of months ago, I was pushed to join music classes. The music classes...