The courage to try, to do what you can

I was at a Christmas concert tonight…a junior high concert–early adolescence when awkwardness reigns, and voices are changing, feet outsize the rest of their body, and generally grace and poise are in short supply. But the kids sang heartily, and several sang solos. In front of hundreds of people…kids volunteered to offer their voices in song for the season. They all received the audiences hearty endorsement, with tone and pitch mattering little (good thing, really, ‘cuz some of the singing, while heartfelt, wasn’t pretty). We admired their courage, and their enthusiasm. We honored their effort and their chutzpah…and we all left feeling a little braver and knowing just a little more, that the possibilities are greater than what we often believe them to be.

I’m just a little more likely to “go for it” this morning, after last night. Do my best, and call it good enough. And be glad I tried.