A GIFT LEFT IN THE CASE Niccolo Paganini is considered one of the greatest violinists of all time. He was a virtuoso, performing his first concert at age 11. His great technical ability revolutionised violin technique across Europe. When he died in 1840, he willed his violin to Genoa, Italy, the place of his birth. But he did so upon one condition: that no artist ever plays his instrument again. Glad to have the violin come into their possession, the citys fathers agreed to the request, and they put it in a beautiful case for everyone to see. But wooden ones have a certain peculiarity. As long as they are handled, they show no wear. But if one lay unused, it begins to decay, which is what happened to Paganinis violin. His once-exquisite instrument became worm-eaten and useless. Other violins of the same have been handed down throught the generations, from one gifted musician to another, and they continue to bring great music to attentive audiences but Paganinis violin is a crumbling relic of what it once was. The talent you have been given by God cannot be set aside like Paganinis violin. If you do not nurture your ability, it will steadily decay until its useless. But if you consistently work with it, diligently trying to bring out its best, it will bring forth music that will not only give you joy, but will serve others and bring you success. Success is a continuing thing. It is growth and development. It is achieving one thing and Using that as a stepping stone To achieving something else. ~John C Maxwell
Posted on: Wed, 06 Aug 2014 06:58:19 +0000
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