Sunday Givers
Dancers can be very self-obsessed. In part, this is necessary for their
technical development. But it is a
problem when the focus on “self” becomes all-encompassing. After all, as I remind my students, a performing
artist is in one of the most giving
professions that exist.
We think of teachers, doctors, nurses, philanthropists, etc.
as being givers, but performing artists should be at the top of the list,
too. We just don’t do it
one-on-one. In a small audience of 100
people, perhaps the performer only inspires 10% of the group. Well, that’s ten people! Ten people who had their outlook changed or
their mood lifted because of what they saw onstage. Ten people who walked out of the theater with their
burdens lightened. And if you were that
performer, of course, you’ll never know.
You’ll never know what series of good events you may have started
because you inspired ten people. It is a
bit like the famous movie, It’s a
Wonderful Life.
You are, then, an
anonymous donor every time you step onstage.
What a great way to life your life!
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:
Motivational Secret #45:
“The performing artist is in a giving profession.”
Link of the Day:
Quote
of the Day:
“Giving is an act of generosity.
Giving is sowing a seed.
The seed will produce great harvest of fruits.”
― Lailah Gifty Akita
Giving is sowing a seed.
The seed will produce great harvest of fruits.”
― Lailah Gifty Akita
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