Dependability: A Lesson from the Talent Show Stage
Good day, dear reader. Today, I’d like to share a story from my youth, a tale that taught me the importance of dependability. It’s a story about a talent show, a harmonica, and a promise kept.
The Talent Show
It was the summer of ’57, and the annual town talent show was the highlight of the season. I was a young lad, full of dreams and aspirations, and I had a harmonica that I played with all my heart. My best friend, Jimmy, and I decided to perform a duet. I was to play the harmonica, and Jimmy was to sing. We practiced day and night, determined to give the performance of our lives.
The Promise
As the day of the talent show approached, Jimmy fell ill. He was bedridden, unable to even speak, let alone sing. I visited him, my heart heavy with disappointment. But Jimmy, ever the optimist, made me promise to go on stage and perform, even if he couldn’t be there. I was hesitant, but I agreed. I promised him that I would be dependable.
The Performance
On the day of the talent show, I stood alone on the stage, my harmonica in hand. The crowd was silent, waiting. I closed my eyes, took a deep breath, and began to play. I played for Jimmy, for our friendship, and for the promise I had made. The melody filled the air, and I could feel Jimmy’s spirit with me. When I finished, the applause was deafening. I had done it. I had been dependable.
The Lesson
That day, I learned a valuable lesson about dependability. When you make a promise, you must do everything in your power to keep it. People rely on you, and being dependable means being trustworthy. It means showing up, even when it’s hard, even when you’re scared. It means being someone others can count on.
So, dear reader, I urge you to be dependable. Be the person who keeps their promises. Be the person who shows up. Because in the end, dependability is not just about keeping a promise. It’s about being a person of integrity, a person of character. And that, my friends, is a lesson worth learning.
Until next time,
Kev