THIS IS NOT AN ADVERTISEMENT FOR 'THE VOICE'
BUT ...
It is the only non-sporting event that I use my TV for these days. Why? What is it about The Voice that pulls me in? I had one hour over the weekend to catch up with the new season, and with DVR, that means I can watch one 2-hour show in about half the time of watching it live. In that one hour, I laughed - I cried - I was amazed - I danced - I sang along - I was inspired - I empathized. That's a lot of emotion for only one hour. It's true that as a former music major and radio station employee, I have a deep love for music, but it's so much more than that. Let me articulate what it is about The Voice that brings me back again and again - life lessons!
What you look like really doesn't matter much
Some people are born with a gift that only needs to be nurtured
Others can develop a gift with good teachers and a lot of hard work
Some things really are worth taking a risk
Everyone deserves at least a second chance
If we listen to feedback from others, we can get better
Great voices/people/things can come from really tiny people/places/beginnings
You only fail if you don't ever try
You are never too old to go after a dream
You are never too young to go after a dream
You can keep trying until you are tired of trying
A little friendly competition never hurt anyone
Kindness and humility are quiet, but speak volumes
Being scared is nothing to be ashamed of
Families that support and love each other are powerful
Music touches us in places that written or spoken words cannot
A kind, appreciative word spoken at the right time can save someone's day
I hope that you choose to use YOUR voice for good and understand the impact it has on others!!
