I have been religiously following a musical show on TV lately. My attention often settles on the two guitarists who stand side-by-side. The orchestration team has placed them together, yet they are worlds apart in temperament. One is all "swag" young, a gym enthusiast, dynamically moving with every beat. The other is calm and composed, standing almost still, playing with a focus that suggests he is absorbing the song, the singer, and the entire performance into his soul.
Both are masters of their instrument.
Seeing them together reminded me of a warning my mother used to give: "Never keep artificial jewelry near original gold." She believed there was a high probability that the artificial one might "eat" into the gold or cause it to lose its grade. Scientifically, we know this doesn't happen, but the metaphor carries a heavy truth.
In the musical show, these two stand their ground equally well. The senior doesn't try to diminish the junior, nor does the junior’s swag "eat into" the senior’s composure. They don't take from each other; instead, they together "steal the show."
As a spectator, there is so much to learn from this. It doesn't matter who your "neighbor" is whether they are younger, more dynamic, or full of swag. You must remain your own self. Whether you are constantly improving or choosing to stay exactly where you are, the key is to remain on a strong, authentic base.
The gold never loses its grade, no matter who stands next to it.
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