Humbled to do a little bit for the community last night. I set up my PA and Projector with Christmas images and music for a charity gig performed by members of a band that sets out to let people of all abilities play together. They meet once a month and practice and there are lots of volunteers who assist them. They had written their own Christmas song which they performed for a small audience of parents and carers.
They obviously loved performing and they are lovely, we all smiled together and then there were Carols at the end. I did a very little but I was so gladdened to see that people give up their time and spend it with those far less fortunate than ourselves. The leader is a lovely chap with a great personality and he led them to write their own song. It truly was excellent and everyone had a part to play.
Finally I felt that my faith in human nature was reestablished and watching these musicians helping their charges to make expressive and quite charming (in my eyes) music really did lift my spirits. I felt quite surprised that they gave me a round of applause at the end for my tiny contribution to events. I see that they got a lot out of it even though, to me, I did what I was able and it wasn't difficult for me to do what I used to do day-to-day. everyone else deserved far more recognition than I. Although on reflection I get it.
Anyway, it is heartening that we have people like these who give up their time, at this busy period in the year, to help and inspire others. It checked my natural cynicism shall we say.
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