Last Saturday, renowned
singer, Gauri Pathare was speaking as chief jury at the 14th Samraat
Sangeet Sitara – a contest for Indian classical singers. She had words of
guidance for the contestants. She defined the meaning of the term ‘performing
arts’.
Pathare said that it
was pertinent to note that the term was ‘performing’ not ‘performed’. She
underlined the relevance of current performance irrespective of previous show. Hence
we must focus to be better at all times.
She also made the
point of setting the sights on a higher bar so that one always falls short of
getting there. Such an approach results in an awareness that the best is yet to
come. And this awareness keeps us rooted as well as spurs us to greater skies!
It is said so well that ‘best
is yesterday… today be better!’ So often, so many of us are content with
previous performance. We get lulled into complacency or arrogance that comes
from a feeling that success has been achieved.
While we must celebrate our
successful performances, we must not lose focus on the ongoing acts. When we
concentrate on the ‘performing’, we ensure the right flow. Resting on laurels
creates a stagnancy that stifles potential. The way to ‘performing’ is to keep
on carrying out the mission by keeping a challenging vision.
Let go of the past performances old
Performing will take you to true gold!
~ Pravin K Sabnis
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