The school play gave me the confidence that I could contribute just as valuably behind the scenes, as those in the limelight. You might say that I’ve been doing this ever since.
Happily I don’t believe the world is a stage, at least not my world. And I had a career in performing arts until 38. Even back then some of the most interesting folk were in the technical crews and the talent was off the chart. Proof I think that the challenge is to find our own space, quietly. That is you I think 👏
I enjoyed this David. It reminds me of a few musicals I was in as a child before the self-awareness kicked in that you are actually on a stage and people are watching 🙈😉
Being so shy I was never in any leading part and always in the background. I remember being a tree one year and was thrilled to be chosen as a dancer in a group the next. I think your last sentence really does sum it up well. We all have a part to play on life's stage and we don't have to be at the centre of it, to not make a difference.
Yes, I think we can all seek those opportunities for kindness, patience, and compassion in the everyday moments and interactions of life. From tiny acorns… 🌱
I too remember this era - I was in 'Animal Farm.' Being an animal lover I did not care for the play despite the deeper message behind it. I was, like yourself quite happy not to be in the spotlight. Thank you for this moment of looking back into simpler times.
Happily I don’t believe the world is a stage, at least not my world. And I had a career in performing arts until 38. Even back then some of the most interesting folk were in the technical crews and the talent was off the chart. Proof I think that the challenge is to find our own space, quietly. That is you I think 👏
My school report always said the same, that David ‘works well in his quiet fashion’ 😂
A lot to be said for that 😀
Great times for you, I remember them well.
I enjoyed this David. It reminds me of a few musicals I was in as a child before the self-awareness kicked in that you are actually on a stage and people are watching 🙈😉
Haha yes, so true!
Being so shy I was never in any leading part and always in the background. I remember being a tree one year and was thrilled to be chosen as a dancer in a group the next. I think your last sentence really does sum it up well. We all have a part to play on life's stage and we don't have to be at the centre of it, to not make a difference.
Yes, I think we can all seek those opportunities for kindness, patience, and compassion in the everyday moments and interactions of life. From tiny acorns… 🌱
I too remember this era - I was in 'Animal Farm.' Being an animal lover I did not care for the play despite the deeper message behind it. I was, like yourself quite happy not to be in the spotlight. Thank you for this moment of looking back into simpler times.
Thanks so much for reading 🙏🌱
I love this! 👏🏻❤️
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