What is it with the mindset that says; something's going on and it appears that I'm not the center of attention therefore I must create some drama in order for me to have my moment in the spotlight? What causes this reaction or behavior? Is it that something from long ago in our past wasn't completed, or maybe it's that someone didn't or doesn't pay enough attention to us and we feel we must go "get it" on our own. You know the scene right? It's a family function like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or perhaps a birthday and the one I speak of seems to always be about 30 minutes late, blows in like Madonna on the red carpet with some crazy story of how busy and important their life is and right in the midst of the performance they slow down long enough to notice that you've already started eating which causes an awful reaction thus causing the pouting sulky face for the remainder of the day.
Every family's got one, some two or three, and age really makes no difference, young or old. If as you're reading this you cannot not imagine who this is in your family, it may very well be you. I've seen it pop up at funerals, weddings, or just plain every day Sunday Worship services. People who are not completely invested or involved suddenly find themselves in a group of those who are and instantly decide to make the moment about themselves in order to shine a little light, problem is, it's typically in the wrong direction.
Scene Stealing can also be done with the classic absentee ballot. This is where they decide that there's no chance the moment will be about them while they're present so the bigger splash can be obtained by simply not showing up. Surely I'll be noticed then. Why yes you will, again light shined in the wrong direction, in not out. I love the new song SMS [Shine] by the Dave Crowder Band, it's wonderful and tells a strong story of what we should be seeking to do with our time, our talents, and our abilities. What if we could stop focusing on ourselves for just a moment and shine our light on others?
Looking in my own mirror.................
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