Morning Prayer 24/100. Bowing in the dark
Bowing in the dark
“Bowing in the dark. That’s what they had to do!”
Cindy referred to the tech rehearsal for her upcoming community theater production. After the curtain fell, the lights came up too slowly and the players literally took their bows in the dark. Not something any good Thespian wants to happen after a show and before a live audience.
Bowing in the dark doesn’t, however, seem such a bad idea for all that you are and do and create every day, not merely on stage. Seems like giving yourself the congratulations you know/feel you deserve. You have no concern that others might think you’re showing off, being too proud. Just creating and enjoying the opportunity to celebrate who you are, what you do, how you accomplish.
A bow — a full-fledged bending at the waist acknowledging your performance. And the recognition it deserves. Even if no one notices. Especially if no one notices.
Perhaps you’re asking: “Why should I do that? What have I to celebrate?”
Here’s a short list of answers for you. And the short list is the start of your long list, whatever you desire to add.
You make take a bow (or several) in the dark or under full lights for
- Your smile
- That you listen
- Being able and willing to pray
- Work you perform
- Ways you play
- Your humor
- Gifts you’ve given
- Forgiveness you’ve experienced
- Songs you’ve sung
- Empathy you’ve shared
Sweet Spirit,
as director of our play
you take happiness
from our performance.
You delight that we perform
whether applauded by others or not.
As producer of our show
you encourage us to recognize our greatness.
Thank you for our ability
to take our bows
if only for ourselves.
Thank you for our eagerness
to appreciate that we are as we are,
that we do all we do,
that we have what we have.
And so we bow to you, Sweet Spirit.
Amen.
Love and blessings,
08/14/2015
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