I had the good luck to hear the Chicago Symphony Orchestra play last week. Among other pieces, they played Beethoven's Piano Concerto Number 1 in C Major. And accordingly, there was an incredible piano soloist leading the full orchestra through the piece. He gave an incredible performance: he played with intention, he infused his work with emotion and was clearly a master of his craft.
At the end of his performance, he stood in front of a raving audience who, in turn, stood for him.
What a high.
To be standing in the stunning Chicago Symphony Center.
To be surrounded by a world-class orchestra.
In front of a packed and supportive audience.
And to feel their respect and appreciation for your work.
It made me wonder: do we recognize the small moments of standing ovations in our own lives?
Not everyone gets it on stage in Symphony Center. For some of us, its the moment when a four month old (finally) takes a bottle. Or in a conference room when you've convincingly led a team to consensus. Or at the end of a yoga class, when you've convinced your body that a backbend is, indeed, a perfectly logical idea. Or in a lonely moment on powerpoint when you've, at last, found a simple narrative for a complicated story.
What are the moments in your life that merit a standing ovation? Do you take the time to acknowledge them when they happen?
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