Loving it all

I've been having a blast with music again. I came (once again) to the realization that I love music. Not only that, I love everything about it. I used to have endless debates with myself about just focusing on one instrument.
"What instrument should I play?" I always wondered that...to the point of obsession. So much obsession that I lost sight of the main goal, making music.
When I picked out one instrument (granted I mostly stick to instruments with frets), inevitably I would want to fool with the another one. Then I would feel guilty for not sticking with my decision. This cycle has played out over and over and over again.
The easiest solution would seem to be just do it all. Or rather, just do what you feel like. I don't know how many times my sister and Krista have given me this advice. Unfortunately, I would fall prey to the "Jack of All Trades, Master of None" problem. I would think to myself, "I'm having enough trouble learning to play guitar, playing won't work."
Things have been changing lately though. I've really been wanting to compose and get the music bouncing around in my head out into the air. As I've started to take steps to set up a little studio/music lab based around my computer, I've solidified some of my feelings about making music.
Personally, I don't think any musician hears hears just one part...even if they are composing for a single instrument. However, that was the position I kept placing myself in...use one voice, forsaking all others until perfection was acheived. Or so I thought.
Of course, there are other problems inherent in placing arbitrary limits on yourself, whether due to societal expectations or self-imposed boundries. I don't want to dwell on them anymore. I've shot myself in the foot with limits for far too long. All I know is I'm starting to feel freer in my approach. This freedom is allowing me to explore different musical territory. I am enjoying this immensly. I'm back to enjoying music because I'm not limiting myself. Now I just need to remember this when doubts and constraints cloud my judgement and obsure my path.