Restrictions

There are some restrictions that come in our way that we just have to respect,it's not giving up, just understanding that the time isnt right.

      I love and have always loved music but at one point I felt like giving up on it. Back in high school I always loved singing to the point of writing down my own songs but actually I didn't have the opportunity to join any choir because of my busy schedule. Fortunately I made it to the university and was so excited I'll have a loose timetable and also the opportunity to join a choir. Behold i joined my school choir. Everything was going on smoothly at the beginning when I just joined the University, till my guardian found out. Once my life as a chorister was made known to him, he forbade me from ever taking part in anything that had to do with the choir including me attending rehearsals and concerts organized by the choir. Unable to stop myself, I disobeyed him and continued attending rehearsals hoping he would never find out. like any other cliche, he found out and this time, he immediately called my parents and complained bitterly. This put me in a bad place with my parents. Initially he had no reason for banning me from choral practice but my quarter became very unsafe, so he used it as a pretext to stop me. It me took some time adjusting to this new restriction and it was painful returning home after school while my friends were opportuned to do what they loved so, I felt cheated. Listening to the sad but successful testimonies of other choristers who were persecuted for joining the choir but later on were able to remain choristers, I felt like I should continue despite the restrictions placed by my guardian. 

However, each time I think of where I am coming from, I realized it would be wise to obey my guardian because he provides most of my needs and most of all shelter. Though his reasons were not the best, I knew he was only looking out for me. Besides, choir practice often closes late and I being stranger, If anything were to happen to me, he would be held accountable.

Today I'm no longer a chorister not because I've given up on music but because i know the time is not yet right. I'd rather sacrifice music for my studies and end up having a better life than doing the reverse and ending up in the streets.

My advice for you all is that you should always link your actions to those you hurt and its overall effect in the grand scheme of things. If your choice is worth fighting for then go ahead but if it tends to hurt those who care the most about you then don't push through. It's better to have a permanent supportive family than to have temporary supportive friends.