Tag: Effort vs Joy

• The Parable of the Grand Conservatory

  

  In the heart of a bustling city stood the Grand Conservatory of Harmony, a school for musicians so legendary it was spoken of in whispers. Its halls were said to be built from the wood of ancient, singing trees, and its pianos carved from petrified starlight. The highest honor a student could achieve was the…

  William Altig

  October 14, 2025

  Parables

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