Today I watched a TV show about the circus. I watched in utter
amazement as the multi-talented troupe of performers displayed their crafts.
Everyone was multi-talented while multi-tasking. There was no apparent room for
divas in this show. As the members were interviewed, they described their day
jobs and night jobs; by day they set up the tents and rehearsed and by night
they performed in splendor.
Multi-generations were present and were on call 24/7, 365 days a
year. Now THAT’S dedication. Both family and extended families, all co-workers,
were needed to make the magic happen as they moved about the country every two
weeks. They assembled the tents, set up the staging, took care of the animals,
made costumes, painted faces, practiced and performed, broke down the staging,
dismantled the tents, packed the gear and lastly, drove to the next location.
WOW! I was amazed and delighted in watching them. They were precision in
perpetual motion. Harmony!
This was more than a livelihood to them. Beyond the physical
activities and dedication was the greater purpose…entertaining the public. They
brought smiles to the faces of young and old. They brought surprise, talent and
wonder to each act. For each nightly performance they lightened the hearts of
all attending. They defied the laws of nature in the big top by making a
difference through their humanity.
Mother Teresa said to ‘never confuse the job with the vocation.’
Their job was well defined each day and night by their actions. Their vocation
to bring people together was of a higher intention. Now this IS the greatest
show on Earth.
Cathy
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