My church has choir practices only about 4 times a year for
a couple of weeks each time, in readiness for special services. I like to go as
I often sing a cantor part, and I like being part of my local church community. However, the practices are usually at the same time
as one of my other regular choirs (being in 2 and a bit choirs is not too much
is it?). Sometimes I just skip my regular choir but at the moment we’re
rehearsing for a gig, and I wanted to be there. And so I went to the first half
of one and then the second half of the other. I arrived in good time for my
first so had time to chat to people – it felt good. But in arriving late at the
second one, I missed out on the news, the welcome hugs, and the camaraderie that
actually is the main reason I go to that choir. I’d kind of anticipated this so
had arranged to go for drinks with some of them after – but for some reason we
overlooked the hugs. Now I’ve realised how important an aspect that is, when I do
it all over again next week, I shall remember the hugs. I may not be able to be
in two places at once, but I can keep striving to get things as right for
myself as I possibly can! This is something I feel I'm developing at the moment - I'm aware I often settle for what is best for others - as long as everyone else is happy, then I am happy. However, having 2 children who mainly want different things, I've discovered keeping everyone happy is impossible! So it's great that I'm trying to get in touch with what I would like, and am then using my skills for all of us concerned to keep negotiating so we all feel our wishes are heard, and made reality as much as possible! Good luck with realising all your hopes for today :)
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