I expanded my comfort zone by singing in public for the first time, well at least as a duet, not as part of a choir singing harmony which I love (as an alto usually or a tenor previously). Maybe one day as a soloist, but not yet please! (The two times I sang solo to a small group of friends in Toronto doesn't count.)
When the altos of the byoV choir I sing in (www.lynnvalleychurch.com/programs/2-north-van-community-choirs/pages/byovoice) were asked by Alexis to sing as backup for her 1-1/2 weeks ago, I took the plunge - gulp - and said I was interested.
That was actually a leap of faith for me and a big one at that. You see, I never thought I had a 'nice' or 'good' singing voice. I'm not sure where that came from and wish I knew - perhaps it could assist in the healing of my thyroid which I am currently working on - as I only started singing in choirs in my early 20's, never before. (I would have loved if they had a choir program in school when I attended, like they do nowadays, as I've always loved to sing...see my very first posting, Call to Action (July 5, 2010), http://xpressyouressence.blogspot.ca/2010/07/call-to-action.html.)
I took it upon myself to challenge myself for two main reasons: my vision of a children's choir where I will probably sing solo - read my first two blog postings in particular to learn more - and for the potential healing of my thyroid (the self-expression part of the body, metaphysically speaking).
You might wonder, "How does (any of) this relate to Mothers?" Good question!
Well, apparently my Mom had a beautiful singing voice that others for miles - or metres - could hear (and comment upon favourably) as she sang up and down mountains and through forests in her native Austrian homeland. (That's Austria, not Australia! ;)) I say apparently as I never heard her sing and wish I had. (The removal of her thyroid caused that if I have my facts straight.)
By the way, a bit more of my amazing Mother on A Matter of Degrees posting (August 1st, 2010), http://xpressyouressence.blogspot.ca/2010/08/matter-of-degrees.html
Though my mother gave birth to me and my other siblings, I realize that we all are mothers (with a small 'm') in one way or another. Not in the traditional birthing of babies kind-of-way, but in the birthing of creative projects and/or taking care of pets and/or plants even! (My former adopted cat was like 'my baby.')
Please understand that I have a great respect for Mothers, including and especially for single Mothers as this is not meant to lessen or diminish their role and responsibilities at all. (I personally believe that mothers should be paid for their 'work' as I think it is the highest calling and one of the toughest responsibilities in the world....hmmm, maybe that's why I'm not a traditional 'mother' (notice the small 'm'). ;)
How are you a 'mother'? Are you tending to and nurturing your pet projects, dreams, and/or visions?
My writing, via this blog, is one of the ways I give creative birth (as a 'mother'). Another dream/vision I have is to write a book, though not sure on what: an inspired children's story (I wrote based on a program I created and facilitated), my inspired poetry or ....?
ReplyDeleteWe all are mothers in one way or another, totally agree to that, Elly. :)
ReplyDeleteI would agree as we could even be a mother to birthing a creative project of some sort. ;) Thanks for your comment Vinitha. :) <3
DeleteI like the thought behind the post...giving birth to ideas you have been carrying for so long is a great idea! and you sang? so now you know you have company!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments 'little princess.' :) I appreciate it! <3
DeleteElly, I marvel at your original and creative ideas.! Your creativity has no comparision.
ReplyDeleteThanks Usha. :) I certainly do have a lot of creative ideas! Though I don't always act on them, I may write about them! ;) <3
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