Performances and Procrastination

P is for Performances and Procrastination

It's two in the morning, and I just finished writing my talk for Sacrament Meeting tomorrow. Does that say anything about my procrastination skills? Because it's pretty terrible! I'm so, so grateful for my Heavenly Father and His amazing gift of helping me get things together. I'll share it with you guys tomorrow, after church. :)

Tonight, I attended the last performance of Broadway Through the Ages - a show by Mountain Harmony Show Choir. It was strange to watch from the balcony, when it was my choir on the stage, but I was able to take pictures and videos and get over the bitter-sweetness. :) Performances are the best! I love good music, and choreography, and great people, and putting those all together just makes a great show. I'm proud of my show choir. :) I miss them, but I know that in the last few months, I've been where I needed to be. God's will is the thing to follow, and I try my best!

Speaking of performing! While researching for my talk, I found this quote by Elder M. Russell Ballard:

Sadly, in today’s world, a person’s importance is often judged by the size of the audience before which he or she performs. That is how media and sports programs are rated, how corporate prominence is sometimes determined, and often how governmental rank is obtained. That may be why roles such as father, mother, and missionary seldom receive standing ovations. Fathers, mothers, and missionaries “play” before very small audiences. Yet, in the eyes of the Lord, there may be only one size of audience that is of lasting importance—and that is just one, each one, you and me, and each one of the children of God. The irony of the Atonement is that it is infinite and eternal, yet it is applied individually, one person at a time.

I'm not sharing this to hate on audiences, because obviously I love those. And I love performing, and I love performers. But I also loved this message. An audience is wonderful, but it's the individuals in the audience who really matter. It's the individuals in the world who truly matter. When I'm on stage, I do often find someone to focus on, and I hope that I can make them smile. I hope that I can spread some joy tomorrow, too, as I speak on this topic: the worth of souls (D&C 18:10-13). I'll be sure to report! :)

Bonnie Gwyn <3