For those who really know me know that I have a theme song. That theme song was not only played at my birthday party as a celebration, but it is one of the most well known musical pieces of musical theatre. It has become "my song." The song, "One Singular Sensation" from A Chorus Line celebrates all those who were once in the wings of the stage who have come forward to make a difference in the world and now are center stage of their life.
Ironically, over the past couple of weeks, I noticed that "One" has become a familiar thread in my life. This year ends in "one", I am class advisor to the Class (with class) that also ends in "one", but recently as today I realized that ONE comment -- either positive or negative -- can make or break a person. Today, I received one of each -- one very positive email that not only brightened my day, but made me realize what I do is to better humanity and not for me. Then, hours later, I got the negative comment. It is true, for every one negative comment a person hears, he or she needs to hear ten or more positive comments. I must admit though, when I SAW the negative comment it was gut wrenching. ONE. JUST ONE comment was able break my day.
After a phone call with my dad (who in his own fatherly way gave me insight) and my best friend, I was able to think a bit more clearly about the situation. After talking to both of them, I realized one thing. One major thing. One thing that was bigger than a Chorus Line. I realized that it takes one person to make a difference in the world. It takes one person to leave the wings of the stage,and stand center stage-- unafraid. It takes one person to be jealous of others. I takes one person to build or to tear down a person either way, it takes just one person to help make someone else become "One Singular Sensation."
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