It’s Not How You Start…
… it’s how you finish.
It’s easy at the end of a choir season to make a break for the finish line. Easter is done. Everyone is tired. There are graduations, open houses, sporting events, etc. And, of course, Pentecost and Trinity Sunday are fast approaching. But is that how you want to end the year? Feeling glad that it’s all over?
Our brains are wired to prioritize emotional memories, making them more vivid and lasting than factual details. Maya Angelou, famously stated, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel”. Okay, okay, while the quote’s origins are debated, it reflects the enduring impact of emotional experiences. And is a good reminder that it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.
We encourage you to consider how you will celebrate your ministry and the effort of your volunteers and supporters this year. Will you…
- Will you sing a sentimental anthem?
- Publicly thank volunteers?
- Host a choir party?
- Send individual thank you notes?
- Invite your clergy to come and say a few words of gratitude during one of your final rehearsals?
There are lots of ways to finish well, providing your supporters and volunteers with a feel-good moment. This not only acknowledges there current efforts, but sets the stage to start again with joy. Go ahead! It’s not too late to finish strong.