For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamed of picking up the violin. I always thought, “someday,” when life calms down—when my kids are older, when I have more free time, when I can afford it—I’d finally learn to play. I tucked this aspiration away and waited for that elusive “someday.”
Life, however, has a way of keeping us busy. I graduated high school, went to college and law school, got married, and juggled a demanding job while raising kids. The concept of “someday” became a distant promise.
As my children grew from toddlers to teenagers, “someday” lingered on the horizon. I kept pushing aside the thought of learning the violin, convincing myself it was impractical and that I simply didn’t have the time.
But a few weeks ago, while visiting family, I asked my niece to show me her violin. Hearing those notes reignited my dream. I thought about putting it on my Christmas list, rationalizing that a gift would make it more acceptable.
Then, during a session with my therapist, I mentioned my wish to play. It felt too indulgent and selfish, but she urged me to go for it. Later that day, I shared this with my husband, who encouraged me to rent a violin that I discovered online for the price of a couple of coffee runs. He insisted, “DO IT. Now.”
Although I hesitated, listing reasons why I shouldn’t—too busy, too extravagant—he pushed me out the door. “You deserve this,” he said, and before I knew it, I was back home with a rented violin, excited yet clueless about how to play it.
Despite a million excuses to hold off—time constraints, feelings of selfishness—I’m grateful for the push from my therapist and husband. “Someday” has transformed into today.
Parents, especially mothers, often place their own desires on the back burner. “Someday” turns into a recurring theme: we’ll write a book, return to school, or take up a hobby. But why can’t we make today the start of those dreams?
The truth is, there will never be a perfect moment. We’ll always find reasons to dismiss our passions as trivial. Our children will continuously need us, but we also need to honor our own aspirations. Life is fleeting; we aren’t promised tomorrow.
So, whatever it is that you’ve been longing to do, take that leap. It may not unfold exactly as you envisioned, but every step toward that dream matters. You matter.
Now, after a week with my violin, even its case brings me joy. I’m still learning, and I haven’t magically found extra time, but I feel proud of myself for trying. Reflecting on those dreams of playing, I realize I’ve made it happen. Someday is today.
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In summary, I finally took the plunge and rented a violin after years of waiting for a perfect moment. This experience has taught me that we often postpone our dreams for “someday,” but we should make those dreams a priority today.
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