They who clear the clouds for others will get sunshine for themselves.
They who give light unto others make themselves the brightest star.
This reminds me of our former Musical Director. Mae always beams the brightest smile on us and that alone is enough to cause us all to behave well during choir practices. Even the naughtiest among us listens to her. Even the most rebellious in the group respects her. And I believe its all because of her magical smile. It moves us all in a very uplifting way that even the darkest of our thoughts are thrown back by just one smile from her.
Ofcourse she’s also doing very well in her trade, truly worthy of respect. But the thought of this one person being able to bring inspiration to the entire group bewilders me. I’ve been with several musical groups and management always seemed to be a tough job that I could almost see the wrinkles form on the group leaders face. Like they’re growing old right in front of me.
Still, Mae manages to smile and make us smile too! Its like her presence never fails to let the sunshine in. How she does it, I have no clue. Why she does it? Maybe to let the sunshine in her life as well.
She has shown me that its possible to accomplish perfection without incurring stress spots and premature wrinkles. For the few years that I played under her baton, Mae has brought a brilliant light upon us and for this she herself has indeed become the brightest star.