A number of years ago, I went with friend to see the Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. I had seen it numerous times before and it was always a magnificent show. We got a great deal on tickets since they were giving away orchestra seats for opening day prices in celebration of the show's anniversary. We were front row center, just a few rows back from the stage.
I don't know a nice way to put this, so I'm just going to say it: It was awful. The actors were singing off-key and seemed not to know their cues or lines... I couldn't believe these were supposed to be professionals!! I've never been more disappointed in a Broadway performance. I felt like *I* could do a better job.
But then... the magic happened...
The man who played the Phantom came out on the stage. And he was good. No; he was more than good... he was amazing. He was so good, in fact, that just his presence on the stage elevated everyone else's performance. It fascinated me as I sat there, reflecting how one person's performance could have such a dramatic effect on the entire show; one person's behavior could change the whole dynamic.
We have a choice to make when going about our daily existence. We can choose to "be the light in the darkness," as a wise preacher once told me, or we can add to that darkness. How do you choose to show up? Are you doing your best to elevate those around you by your performance, allowing us to all be in a better position to thrive? Are you going to be the "light in the darkness?" Or are you going to contribute to the chaos and darkness that exists in this world? As with everything, the choice is yours. What impact do YOU choose to have on the world?
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