By: J.R. Brown (PalTalk Nic - WindsOfFreedom)
I was on the road and stopped to get something to eat and rest awhile. This was a little town off the main highway; so when I noticed a crowd of people I quickly realized there was a street dance going on. So I jumped out of the truck and walked down to give a listen.
There was a young group playing, they were very good and good entertainers as well. When they went on break, I went up and told them I thought they were very good. Of course being a guitar player, I went up to the guitar player and started talking to him. As we were talking I quickly found out he was very proud of his guitar. (I remember my first guitar so I knew that feeling).
I asked; if it was ok with him could I play his guitar? He hesitated for a little while but then said sure and handed this beautiful instrument to me. (Now remember this was a young man, and I had been playing for 45+ years). He in the meantime went to get a drink and left me there with full confidence I would take care of his "Pride and Joy".
As I was playing it I noticed a couple things about it that was not quite right. I quietly went about fixing those problems. Being a veteran of 45+ years, I knew exactly what to do. (I had knowledge in my toolbox). When he came back I explained what I had done and why. He scratched his head and said ok. I handed the guitar back to him and the band came back and they started another set. I had worked up a thirst so I went to get a drink and sit down and relax for a few before I returned to the road and on to my destination.
Now as fate would have it I met up with this same group several weeks later. I went up and waived at the band and they recognized me and waived back. This time when the band went on break the lead player walked right over to me and thanked me for messing up his guitar and that it had taken him several weeks to put it back the way it was.
Now in this story we have two lessons, what are they?
(1) Some people are content with things the way they are and do not except change readily.
(2) A wise man will have the tools needed in his tool box, but should also have the wisdom to know when to use them.
