I think everyone's life is a song... Some seem to have a regular, predictable rythm running through the melody; others are lucky to have an enriching harmony, while others may have more of a cacophony. Some people's lives are like jazz-- it hurts my ears, but... THEY like it.
Whatever the piece may be, my song has several different stanzas (some are played arrigato; others adaggio...), and I know I have been given all the instruments I'll need to play my song... but sometimes I need to look hard to find them... or take lessons so I'll be able to play better...
All the parts (stages, challenges, gifts) of my life come together as an orchestra playing a symphony...to create MY song, my life.
"Shiru Lo shir chadash..."