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Rodgers And Hammerstein – How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria lyrics

She climbs a tree and scrapes her knee Her dress has got a tear She waltzes on her way to Mass And whistles on the stair And underneath her wimple She has curlers in her hair I even heard her singing in the abbey

She's always late for chapel But her penitence is real She's always late for everything Except for every meal I hate to have to say it But I very firmly feel Maria's not an asset to the abbey

I'd like to say a word in her behalf Maria... makes me...laugh

How do you solve a problem like Maria? How do you catch a cloud and pin it down? How do you find a word that means Maria? A flibbertigibbet! A will-o'-the wisp! A clown!

Many a thing you know you'd like to tell her Many a thing she ought to understand But how do you make her stay And listen to all you say How do you keep a wave upon the sand?

Oh, how do you solve a problem like Maria? How do you hold a moonbeam in your hand?

When I'm with her I'm confused Out of focus and bemused And I never know exactly where I am Unpredictable as weather She's as flighty as a feather She's a darling! She's a demon! She's a lamb!

She'd out pester any pest Drive a hornet from its nest She could throw a whirling dervish out of whirl She is gentle! She is wild! She's a riddle! She's a child! She's a headache! She's an angel! She's a girl!

Many a thing you know you'd like to tell her Many a thing she ought to understand But how do you make her stay And listen to all you say How do you keep a wave upon the sand

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Rodgers & Hammerstein April 24, 2019 The Sound of Music

Lyrics By Oscar Hammerstein II  Music By Richard Rodgers 

Maria is young and thinks she wants to be a nun. She is full of life and curiosity, so it remains to be seen whether her destiny lies in the solemn, quiet life of the sisterhood. When Maria is seen running past Mother Abbess and her cohorts, late for evening prayers, the Sisters and Abbess question whether the young woman is fit for the reserved life of a nun.

Since the show is based on the memoirs of Maria Kutschera, much of the character comes from real life: Maria arrived at Nonnberg Abbey in 1925, certain after receiving a divine epiphany in the hills of Vienna that God’s calling for her was to become a nun. However, toward the end of Maria’s novitiate, Mother Abbess was unsure Maria had the disposition necessary for the quiet life of a nun. She really did whistle and sing in the abbey. “She’s always late for chapel,” Sister Berthe points out before Sister Sophia reminds her, “but her penitence is real.” The opposing perspectives in this clever song beg the hummable conundrum, “How do you solve a problem like Maria?”

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Sister Berthe: She climbs a tree And scrapes her knee Her dress has got a tear

Sister Sophia: She waltzes on her way to mass And whistles on the stair

Sister Berthe: And underneath her wimple She has curlers in her hair!

Sister Sophia: I even heard her singing in the abbey

Sister Berthe: She’s always late for chapel

Sister Margaretta: But her penitence is real

Sister Berthe: She’s always late for everything Except for every meal

Mother Abbess: I hate to have to say it But I very firmly feel

Sister Bertha and Sister Sophia: Maria’s not an asset to the abbey!

Sister Margaretta: I’d like to say a word in her behalf Maria makes me laugh!

Sister Sophia: How do you solve a problem like Maria?

Mother Abbess: How do you catch a cloud and pin it down?

Sister Margaretta: How do you find a word that means Maria?

Sister Berthe: A flibbertigibbet!

Sister Sophia: A will-o’-the-wisp!

Sister Margaretta: A clown!

Mother Abbess: Many a thing you know you’d like to tell her Many a thing she ought to understand

Sister Margaretta: But how do you make her stay And listen to all you say

Mother Abbess: How do you keep a wave upon the sand?

Sister Margaretta: Oh, how do you solve a problem like Maria?

Mother Abbess: How do you hold a moonbeam in your hand?

Sister Margaretta: When I’m with her I’m confused Out of focus and bemused And I never know exactly where I am

Sister Sophia: Unpredictable as weather She’s as flighty as a feather

Sister Margaretta: She’s a darling

Sister Berthe: She’s a demon

Sister Margaretta: She’s a lamb

Sister Sophia: She’d out-pester any pest Drive a hornet from its nest

Sister Berthe: She can throw a whirling dervish out of whirl

Sister Margaretta: She is gentle She is wild

Sister Sophia: She’s a riddle

Sister Margaretta: She’s a child

Sister Berthe: She’s a headache!

Sister Margaretta: She’s an angel!

Mother Abbess: She’s a girl.

All: How do you solve a problem like Maria? How do you catch a cloud and pin it down? How do you find a word that means Maria? A flibbertigibbet? A will-o’-the-wisp? A clown

Many a thing you know you’d like to tell her Many a thing she ought to understand But how do you make her stay And listen to all you say? How do you keep a wave upon the sand?

Oh, how do you solve a problem like Maria? How do you hold a moonbeam in your hand?

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The Sound Of Music Miscellaneous Maria (The Nuns) She climbs a tree and scrapes her knee Her dress has got a tear She waltzes on her way to Mass And whistles on the stair And underneath her wimple She has curlers in her hair I even heard her singing in the abbey She's always late for chapel But her penitence is real She's always late for everything Except for every meal I hate to have to say it But I very firmly feel Maria's not an asset to the abbey I'd like to say a word in her behalf Maria makes me laugh How do you solve a problem like Maria? How do you catch a cloud and pin it down? How do you find a word that means Maria? A flibbertijibbet! A will-o'-the wisp! A clown! Many a thing you know you'd like to tell her Many a thing she ought to understand But how do you make her stay And listen to all you say How do you keep a wave upon the sand Oh, how do you solve a problem like Maria? How do you hold a moonbeam in your hand? When I'm with her I'm confused Out of focus and bemused And I never know exactly where I am Unpredictable as weather She's as flighty as a feather She's a darling! She's a demon! She's a lamb! She'd outpester any pest Drive a hornet from its nest She could throw a whirling dervish out of whirl She is gentle! She is wild! She's a riddle! She's a child! She's a headache! She's an angel! She's a girl! How do you solve a problem like Maria? How do you catch a cloud and pin it down? How do you find a word that means Maria? A flibbertijibbet! A will-o'-the wisp! A clown! Many a thing you know you'd like to tell her Many a thing she ought to understand But how do you make her stay And listen to all you say How do you keep a wave upon the sand Oh, how do you solve a problem like Maria? How do you hold a moonbeam in your hand?

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It’s ok you can’t solve every problem, trying to “fix" everything can leave you feeling like a failure..

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• Your intrinsic value is more than what you can do for other people.

You are still worthwhile and can be successful, even if you don’t have all the solutions.

• Consider which decision will make you feel you’ve stayed true to your values.

In coaching others, I often discuss problem-solving strategies to help individuals think creatively and consider many options when they are faced with challenging situations.

Problem solving 1-2 includes the following:

• Define the problem, identify obstacles, and set realistic goals .
• Generate a variety of alternative solutions to overcome obstacles identified.
• Choose which idea has the highest likelihood to achieve the goal.
• Try out the solution in real-life and see if it worked or not.

Problem-solving strategies can be helpful in many situations. Thinking creatively and testing out different potential solutions can help you come up with alternative ways of solving your problems.

While many problems can be solved, there are also situations in which there is no “perfect” solution or in which what seems to be the best solution still leaves you feeling unsatisfied or like you’re not doing enough.

I encourage you to increase your comfort around the following three truths:

1. You can’t always solve everyone else’s problems.

2. You can’t always solve all of your own problems.

3. You are not a failure if you can’t solve every problem.

You can’t always solve everyone else’s problems.

When someone around you needs help, do you feel compelled to find solutions to their problem?

Are you seen as the problem solver at your job or in your close relationships?

Does it feel uncomfortable for you to listen to someone tell you about a problem and not offer solutions?

There are times when others come to you because they know you can help them solve a problem. There are also times when the other person is coming to you not for a solution to their problem, but for support, empathy, and a listening ear.

Your relationships may be negatively impacted if others feel that you don’t fully listen and only try to “fix” everything for them. While this may feel like a noble act, it may lead the other person to feel like they have failed or that you think they are unable to solve their own problems.

Consider approaching such situations with curiosity by saying to the other person:

• As you share this information with me, tell me how I can best support you.
• What would be most helpful right now? Are you looking for an empathetic ear or want to brainstorm potential next steps?
• I want to be sure I am as helpful as I can be right now; what are you hoping to get out of our conversation?

You can’t always solve all of your own problems.

We are taught from a young age that problems have a solution. For example, while solving word problems in math class may not have been your favorite thing to do, you knew there was ultimately a “right” answer. Many times, the real world is much more complex, and many of the problems that you face do not have clear or “right” answers.

You may often be faced with finding solutions that do the most good for the most amount of people, but you know that others may still be left out or feel unsatisfied with the result.

Your beliefs about yourself, other people, and the world can sometimes help you make decisions in such circumstances. You may ask for help from others. Some may consider their faith or spirituality for guidance. While others may consider philosophical theories.

Knowing that there often isn’t a “perfect” solution, you may consider asking yourself some of the following questions:

• What’s the healthiest decision I can make? The healthiest decision for yourself and for those who will be impacted.
• Imagine yourself 10 years in the future, looking back on the situation: What do you think the future-you would encourage you to do?
• What would a wise person do?
• What decision will allow you to feel like you’ve stayed true to your values?

You are not a failure if you can’t solve all of the problems.

If you have internalized feeling like you need to be able to solve every problem that comes across your path, you may feel like a failure each time you don’t.

It’s impossible to solve every problem.

Your intrinsic value is more than what you can do for other people. You have value because you are you.

Consider creating more realistic and adaptive thoughts around your ability to help others and solve problems.

Some examples include:

• I am capable, even without solving all of the problems.
• I am worthwhile, even if I’m not perfect.
• What I do for others does not define my worth.
• In living my values, I know I’ve done my best.

I hope you utilize the information above to consider how you can coach yourself the next time you:

• Start to solve someone else’s problem without being asked.
• Feel stuck in deciding the best next steps.
• Judge yourself negatively.

1. D'zurilla, T. J., & Goldfried, M. R. (1971). Problem solving and behavior modification. Journal of abnormal psychology, 78(1), 107.

2. D’Zurilla, T. J., & Nezu, A. M. (2010). Problem-solving therapy. Handbook of cognitive-behavioral therapies, 3(1), 197-225.

Julie Radico, Psy.D. ABPP, is a board-certified clinical psychologist and coauthor of You Will Get Through This: A Mental Health First-Aid Kit.

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