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Light
of the World
By
Tammy Derouin
I
had the wonderful opportunity of being involved in a production of
Godspell back when I was in high school. The thought of being on
stage absolutely terrified me so I was not part of the cast. I found
my comfort zone working behind the scenes. I had no idea how much my
experience in the drama department and specifically the production of
Godspell, would impact my life.
What
seemed like a life consuming commitment at the time was over and gone
forever in a blink of an eye. It was a time of new challenges,
struggles and accomplishments. Many of the experiences would serve as
stepping stones to understanding how to handle future challenging
circumstances. They would include the value of surrounding myself
with good people, accepting, facing and overcoming challenges, and
the reinforcement of foundational beliefs.
At
the time, I was simply enjoying the excitement of being entrusted
with a new level of responsibility. I was in charge of every piece
of equipment or furnishing (props) on the stage. The schedule, much
like the director, was very demanding. The question became, was the
end result worth such intensity and personal sacrifice? Did I
believe in what I was doing? Was it worth my time and effort? I knew
the answer was yes but it didn't really sink in until we stood and
looked at each other after the curtain fell for the last time. I
would carry those memories and many of life lessons with me for the
rest of my life.
Friendships
formed, and in some cases, still remain to this day. The importance
of being surrounded by good God-fearing people, who were not only
caring and dependable but ethical and honorable, has resonated
throughout my life. The Golden Rule has always been part of my life,
my beliefs, but learning what truly makes the rule so golden, seems
to find its way back to this experience. Challenges are indeed
challenging, among many other descriptive words. As long as you are
breathing, you can expect to be challenged. How you react and treat
others, despite the difficult times, not only affects you but every
single person around you.......
