Unearthing Hidden Gems
Yesterday was a weird day. It was Finn and Pax's first rock concert. Yes, rock concert. Having literally zero musical talent, it's odd to see my kids thrive with music. The kids' band played a 9-song set. Finn played the electric guitar, and Pax played the drums. Watching them grow over the last several months has been an odd journey.
Yesterday marked the 90-day mark since they each picked up their respective instrument. Finn is learning quickly, and it's fun to see him progress. Pax, however, is a different beast. Seeing him drum yesterday was a surreal experience. I kind of knew it was going to happen, but it was crazy to watch it play out in real-time. He absolutely crushed it. He did things I couldn't wrap my head around. Here's a video of one of his songs.
Seriously, I just can't understand how he does what he does. He's only been doing it for three months! The crowd saw it, I saw it, and our family saw it. He unlocked something special, and I'm not even sure he recognizes it.
This is such an amazing testimony of life. Sometimes, we have so much more to offer the world. There are unearthed gems just waiting to be discovered. The kids showed an interest in music, and we decided to give them an opportunity to learn. It could have been a dud, but it appears this thing may have legs.
The truth is, there is only one way to find out. We don't know what we don't know. Now that we are giving it a chance, we're finding out. For whatever reason, I think Pax may have found something amazing for his journey. If he wants to continue it, we're here for it. If not, that's cool, too. We never expected rock band to be a thing, but here we are. We potentially unearthed a gem, and we'll roll with it as it develops.
This is the beautiful part of life. Each of us has unearthed gems waiting to be discovered. We might have found Pax's, but what about yours? One of mine is the coffee business. My partnership with TJ and his Northern Vessel endeavor has changed my life. Another is podcasting. It, too, has significantly altered my life. I never knew until I knew. What else is in store for me? We'll find out! What else is in store you for you? What yet-to-be-found skills or passions await your discovery? I hope we find out! Go find your unearthed gems!