Moving On

Years ago I realized that for me there would never be that one lifetime job where I would work forty hours a week for twenty five years essentially pushing the same button.  As I grew older and started a family and realized I wanted more for my daughters, I realized I had to learn to move on.

In the career path I have chosen your work lasts as long as the current show does, in this it has made it easier for me as I know that there will be another show, so I whole heartily look forward to the finish of this show to see what the next on brings.  After twenty five plus years and thousands of individual performances worked and some of which I have even performed in, this has become a way of life for me.  Moving on is natural; though I will admit is not without its trials and struggles as sometimes you must say good bye to those you have grown to love or at least enjoy being around.  

Recently as I have contemplated life in this country I realized for many they are fixated at staying put and for many that has been detrimental to their lives and the future of their family.  We were once a nation that thrived on the ability to push forward into uncharted waters and expanding our horizons, now for many it seems they are content to just sit and wait.  I find this sad, first as it creates an atmosphere of lethargy and ambivalence and the what do I get out of it mentality.  I was taught that you have to first till land, plant seeds, water and then only after the fruit is ripe can you expect a harvest.  Now in the world of the government will take care of us too many of our children are facing a future of uncertainty, which of course has always been the case except now most of our children do not know how to cope with having to wait or work for delayed rewards.

As I look at my daughter, I do now know what she is thinking about our many journeys but I do know that in a situation where others wig out she has learned to keep a cool head and because of this and her learning of the value of moving on when it is necessary I believe she will do well in her life.  In some ways I believe that is what as  a man of faith I am called to do, as I believe life is a journey and we are meant to push forward and move on.  As a one of the first directors I worked with all shows must come to and end and in its place another must rise.  So tonight when yet another show is back in its truck I will be once again moving on.