Dear all,
When I was a student at Colby College, I performed in a group called “Broadway Musical Review (BMR).” Our director always reminded us, “Even if you aren't singing, at least one person in the audience is watching, so don't screw up!”
I thought about that when I looked at this photo. Ever wonder how many photos exist in the world where YOU are in the background (like the woman against the wall)?
There's a saying from our Mishna, “Know what is above you: An eye that sees and an ear that hears.”
Look … it's impossible (and not realistic) to live our lives as though we are on stage. But we keep in mind that at any given moment in time our presence can affect others. There is always someone watching:
Our demeanor
Our smile
Our snark
Our rolling of the eyes
Our warmth
With love and shalom,
Rabbi Zach Shapiro
