I like Sundays, genuinely I do. There is something highly relaxing about them, the slow and predictable nature of them is highly comforting to me. I have a Sunday routine, actually I have a routine for most days but particularly Sunday. Part of my routine is going to my mothers for dinner, obviously this is a highlight and it also saves me having to put any real effort in (I do the washing up though).There is one downside to me idyllic Sunday – I have to watch whatever my mother has recorded on Saturday, which this time of year means X Factor.
Before you try and second guess me this isn't a rant about reality television or even low grade 'made for the masses' programmes. As I watched the shots of the crowds gathered all with a common dream being beamed into my mothers living room my mind turned to the human spirit.
Let me explain, I think you may need it.
Anyone that has watched these talent shows will know that each and every one of the contestants have an unshakable belief in their own ability – whether accurate or not. Of course we laugh and smile as we see those that we believe to be talentless or cringeworthy but shouldn't we actually be admiring them?
These people turn up knowing what they want from life, it may seem to be a pie in the sky dream but they are there to give it their best shot. How easy is it to think something is too hard or unattainable to even bother trying? Very is the answer, it is the easiest thing in the world to not try, it is much harder to go after what you want the most and keep self belief. Dreams, hope and goals are a reason for tomorrow.
No-one wants to be told that they aren't good enough, human confidence is brittle and it does look like we seek to fracture the confidence of others when we really should be working together to help each other. I know that's easy to say, but think about it how deep does one disparaging remark go? Even if a dream may be hard to achieve the journey taken trying to achieve it is the most important part.
It takes incredible strength of character to continue towards a goal when people are trying to take you away from it, repeating to yourself that you can strive on when the majority believe you will fall by the wayside quickly.
As I watched another contestant take their place on the audition stage I was almost envious, not that I want to face Simon Cowell as I know I can't hold a tune in a bucket but I do want to have that lack of fear, to say come what may I will do exactly as I want and not to take the easy option. There is no reward when you say 'I wanted to' but there is a lot to be taken from trying.
We all look back at what we have achieved, how many ticks we have on our to do list and the more that we have marked off the easier it makes trying in the future. When someone tells you their dream how do you react? How much thought do you give to how your reaction will effect them? Remember one encouraging word will be a step further towards achieving, it is much easier to know that you have support than walking a lonely path.
Food for thought on a Sunday evening.
Take care everyone
Enjoy today, look forward to tomoorow.
This makes me smile. I remember my reaction to seeing Susan Boyle and then my complete opposite reaction to when she sang......I felt bad for myself and so wonderful for her. Judgement is a gift and curse.....learn to use it wisely and you'll be alright.
ReplyDeletewow so much to say about this one chick, you have hit a few boxes in my mind. I love Sunday routine as I do similar to what you do, minus the hubby who wants to do jobs and doesn't want to see another vegetable (as my mum does about 12 in one dinner) for as long as he lives.
ReplyDeleteThe human spirit, is something that comes alive weather it be on radio, tv, or the phone, or in person, it lights the heart, mind and soul. Sometimes I have to say how cruel the judges are by sniggering and smirking at someone who sounds like a cat being strangled adn drowned at the same time, whilst talking on the phone, I think they just are really cruel with no manners at all, who are they to judge? come to think about who are they judging? looks, size, dress sense, who says what is right and wrong, put the person infront of me and I would happily slap them with a wet fish round both chops ( my rant is now over, sorry).
I am happy with what I have achieved, I have no boxes, I have some cringey moments, but then i have learnt adn glad I took the steps. I asked someone to be a neighbour once and I am glad they did, because the friendship is so strong and wouldn't know where I would be without him. Keep rambling it is keeping me going.