It was a quiet afternoon, and the sun filtered through my bedroom window, casting warm rays across my cluttered desk. I decided to finally try playing the guitar that had been gathering dust in my room. Inspired by a video I watched, I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. What if I couldn't do it?
I picked up the guitar and positioned my fingers on the fretboard, but when I strummed, the notes came out awkward and discordant. My heart sank, but I reminded myself that every musician starts somewhere. I adjusted my grip and tried again, laughing at my mistakes and embracing the awkwardness.
With each attempt, I grew a little more comfortable. After what felt like hours, I finally managed to play a simple melody. It wasn't perfect, but it was mine. In that moment I realized that the journey was just as the destination.