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A young man performs at his school concert. His parents had work commitments so were unable to attend. The young man had preened his skills at home in front of the mirror had sung into anything that had resembled a microphone. He had attended all the rehearsals, honed his skill, a skill that he believed was waiting in the wings to be discovered. Yes, this young man was great academic student, and his parents wanted nothing, but for him to follow their footsteps into that respectable, ever secure, ever stable, professional career of medicine.
This young man is great at his study and, is indeed gifted, but he wants something more. He has a passion, and that passion is music. He wants to heal people - yes! But, he wants to heal people's hearts through music, through his lyrics. Not the traditional medicine, but prescribing love through his words and his warm tones.
I digress! Anyway, the young man performed his songs, received many accolades from his peers and teachers. Backstage, one of the parents congratulated him for his talents and handed him his business card and said, 'Contact me, I would like to hear more from you.' That father was a record producer. The young man did not know this man from Adam, but when home he Googled and indeed, found this man was a great producer and could maybe guide him with his passion.
When the parents arrived home from their surgeries, he was so excited! He handed them the business card and was so thrilled to have been noticed for something he wanted. The parents shrugged and said, 'We don't know him!' They threw the card, along with his excitement, on the bench with all the other correspondence that one day they would get around to, and said, 'Don't forget that science paper for tomorrow. Good night!' And, went to bed.
How many of us, have not taken the time, to respond positively to someone else's excitement. How many of us shrug, and toss others dreams and desires, to the wind! Forget we once had dreams too! How many of us remember that we were not encouraged to take a chance, a risk, a step to stray from the 'norm' ? How many of us live with the regret, that we did not receive accolades and encouragement, to pursue dreams that are hidden along with all the unanswered correspondence.
It is easier to not get involved! Easier to keep our dreams buried, and not get hurt with the lost dreams of our past. It is easier for the nine to five to bring home the bacon, when only few achieve the whole pig on the spit.
This is where we as parents, as partners, as lovers, as friends and past dreamers need to nurture to encourage talents of those around us.
Yes, we need to care! We need to take part in the joys and hopes that others have. God knows, we too may enjoy their journey as well. Help them discover and to conquer doubt. Sometimes, our job must be to help ground them a little on their journey, but never discourage their abilities to achieve their life goals. For none of us, is it too late to change course! To re-visit our dreams and start afresh!
Don't let this young man's dreams, be extinguished. Who knows you may need a doctor one day! You may get the most highly qualified doctor who has no passion nor compassion and no caring and encouraging beside manner.
Cheers!
Bitchescoz
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