Wednesday, March 21, 2007

who am i this time?

If you're an extra in someone else's movie, what character do you want to play?

In both the Christian and Jewish traditions, and probably other relgions as well, there's this reminder to treat every person as though they might be an incarnation of the divine. Judaism reminds us that we might even be the Messiah ourselves, so treat yourself with respect. Jesus tells his followers that whatever they do to the least significant people they meet is counted at the time of judgment as though they had done it to him.

If that person in front of you is actually the star of the show, not just the star of their movie but the star of the whole movie, here is your one big chance, your lucky break, your one big scene. You're going out there a nobody, you're coming back a star. How do you want to come across in what may be your biggest moment ever? Will you be remembered as compassioinate, kind, friendly, funny? Will you even be remembered?

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