When she walked on stage, the crowd and the three judges all seemed to be laughing at her. They were clearly uncertain as to why on earth this woman was auditioning for the show.
Even though everyone judged her and cast her aside because of their first impressions, her performance was absolutely BREATHTAKING!
To see her performance use this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY. (I promise you, it is definitely worth the 7 minutes)
After seeing her performance on youtube, I was intrigued by the outpour of responses Susan was getting from her television debut .... While surfing the internet, I happened to stumble upon a quote by Rev. James Martin, a Jesuit priest:
“The way we see Susan Boyle is very nearly the way God sees us: worthwhile, special, talented, unique, beautiful. The world generally looks askance at people like Susan Boyle, if it sees them at all. Without classic good looks, without work, without a spouse, living in a small town, people like Susan Boyle may not seem particularly ‘important.’ But God sees the real person, and understands the value of each individual’s gifts: rich or poor, young or old, single or married, matron or movie star, lucky or unlucky in life. God knows us. And loves us. ‘Everybody is somebody’ said Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan at his installation Mass in New York City yesterday. That’s another reason why the judges smile and the audience explodes in applause. Because they recognized a basic truth planted deep within them by God: Susan Boyle is somebody. Everybody is somebody.”
I found this quote very inspirational. It was perfect to read in the midst of study days.
It is so easy to judge and to base our opinions of others on their outward appearance and first impressions ... Susan Boyle has reminded me of a very important lesson. The beauty of people truly does come from within. I hope I never forget this.
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