Beauty and the Beast - Lets recognise the beauty in life – published 4th September 2012
A hearty congratulations to all involved at Ligbron Academy of Technology, in staging this absolutely awesome production. We bought tickets in support of the effort and of course the minimal entertainment Ermelo has to offer. What a delightful experience! The musical group’s singing brought tears to my eyes and goose bumps all over. The months of rehearsal and the obvious dedication showed clearly in your grandiose production - you must all be SO proud!
The theme of this story appeals to me. The ability to see past the ‘beast’ and recognise the ‘beauty’ of the person within. Also, the transformation of the ‘Beast’ as he softens and finally believes that he really is worthy of love. Literally as though a ‘light’ went on with this realisation and true love unfolds. There seems to be much ‘Beastliness’ and ugliness everywhere we look. The tragedy at the Lonmin Mine recently and many other examples world-wide, including the anniversary of 9/11 next week. Ugliness seems to flourish, covering hope of a better life or a better world. The helplessness that emerges from the daily bombardment of ‘ugly’ news can easily overwhelm us, resulting in a feeling of hopelessness. I believe the HOPE and the difference that CAN be made, lies within each one of us. Our feeling ‘alive’ will dim, with all the negative feed we have from newspapers, TV and general suffering of people we encounter. Like a candle that is oxygen starved and will eventually go out. This is a choice – How bright is your light burning?
Research was done recently to determine the ‘happiness’ factor of the youth worldwide. It is concluded that the majority of people are 20% alive / happy. Meaning the enthusiasm towards life, the general hope and expectations etc. is very low. What does this mean? It means we have very weak petrol in our tanks. This equates to what ‘petrol’/ information we buy into. What we do with each opportunity and each day. That means 80% of our potential is simply wasted through poor attitude. It is time that each one of us take action to turn up the light, to decide to participate in being alive. You have the potential and the ability to turn that dimmer switch up to shine brighter. The brighter you shine, the more positive effect you have on everything and everyone around you. Each person you encounter in your day is affected by your light shining brightly, instead of your oxygen starved light that sucks everything from all those you meet. If each one of us shines that little bit brighter, together we can make a difference.
Human beings are not the strongest species on the planet. We are not the fastest or strongest or maybe not even the smartest. The one advantage we have is the ability to co-operate, to help each other. We recognise ourselves in each other. We are programmed for compassion, heroism and love. These are the reasons we survive or perhaps even why we want to survive.
“Give me one pure and holy passion, give me one magnificent obsession, give me one glorious ambition for my life...”
LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE BRIGHTLY! Thank you Ligbron, you showed us how it’s done!
Karin Engman, Life Coach and Motivational Speaker Ermelo, 072 189 6951,
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