The Power of Greatness in Action
World class figure skaters have been known to toss out programs they’ve worked on for months. And learn a brand new one mid-season in just a few days or weeks.
They take this risk because something wasn’t quite jelling with them and the audience. The great ones know pretty quickly if a thing is worth keeping or tossing.
For performers and athletes who use music – the music they choose sets the stage for the whole year. Last night was another good indicator of how ‘in tune’ the top skaters are.
We drove down to Greenville, SC to watch the International Skating Showcase featuring the return on the ice of the legendary Michelle Kwan. You can watch the event on ABC on Saturday afternoon. What you’ll notice is the occasional roar at the end of some of the performances.
That roar encapsulates a spontaneous outpouring of appreciation. It is an acknowledgement of having just witnessed and felt something special, unique and life affirming. In fact, as a participant, the audience couldn’t help but be swept away.
What you’ll notice on Saturday is that Kwan does not jump even once. It didn’t matter. All that mattered was her palpable joy and her ability to share her love for skating with everyone. All the way up to the nosebleed section.
All that matters to each one of us is that we all tune in to what brings us that kind of happiness.
A really good habit for me is to tune into greatness at the beginning and end of the day. It’s why I favor inspiring books, DVDs, CDs and good conversation to watching TV. It’s also why I created The Secret Power of Words and Music.
Because Anything that renews you matters.
Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French
P.S. There's no end to how good your mind and body can feel. The
Art of Living impels us to want to experience anything
life-enhancing that comes our way. So take this opportunity to refuel.
They take this risk because something wasn’t quite jelling with them and the audience. The great ones know pretty quickly if a thing is worth keeping or tossing.
For performers and athletes who use music – the music they choose sets the stage for the whole year. Last night was another good indicator of how ‘in tune’ the top skaters are.
We drove down to Greenville, SC to watch the International Skating Showcase featuring the return on the ice of the legendary Michelle Kwan. You can watch the event on ABC on Saturday afternoon. What you’ll notice is the occasional roar at the end of some of the performances.
That roar encapsulates a spontaneous outpouring of appreciation. It is an acknowledgement of having just witnessed and felt something special, unique and life affirming. In fact, as a participant, the audience couldn’t help but be swept away.
What you’ll notice on Saturday is that Kwan does not jump even once. It didn’t matter. All that mattered was her palpable joy and her ability to share her love for skating with everyone. All the way up to the nosebleed section.
All that matters to each one of us is that we all tune in to what brings us that kind of happiness.
A really good habit for me is to tune into greatness at the beginning and end of the day. It’s why I favor inspiring books, DVDs, CDs and good conversation to watching TV. It’s also why I created The Secret Power of Words and Music.
Because Anything that renews you matters.
Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French
P.S. There's no end to how good your mind and body can feel. The
Art of Living impels us to want to experience anything
life-enhancing that comes our way. So take this opportunity to refuel.
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