The way I played music there was the way I wanted to farm, chop wood, cook, make love, raise children. Everything. A lo of it had to do with things I felt while I played. If only I could feel that sense of total absorption in what I was doing when I was doing other things. It was more than absorption, it was spontaneity, competence, a sense of grace and playfulness, of being in touch with an inexhaustible source of energy and beauty.

Summary

This quote reflects the profound impact that playing music had on the speaker's life, influencing their approach to various activities. The speaker wanted to replicate the same level of engagement, joy, and skill in tasks unrelated to music, such as farming, cooking, and raising children. They felt a deep connection and flow while playing music, which encompassed a sense of spontaneity, competence, grace, playfulness, and being attuned to a boundless wellspring of energy and beauty. The quote expresses the desire for this extraordinary experience to permeate all aspects of their existence.