Awaken Beauty Podcast

One day, in band camp. LOL! Just kidding. Were you in band or choir in high school? Taking it back old school with a BOLD MESSAGE today, beloved. I absolutely loved being in band and playing my saxophone, but CHOIR?So nerve-racking.What's the point?Let me frame it up, and I know you'll 100% relate.I was a nervous kid who had just joined the school choir, feeling totally out of my depth because I didn't know the songs.The choir teacher, Mr. Krinke, saw my potential, so he put me next to the "first chair" - the best in the class - to sharpen my skill set.During practice, Mr. Krinke caught me and some others lip-syncing, trying to hide that we weren't sure of the notes.Mr. Krinke stopped us and said, "Kassandra, I need you to sing out loud, even if it's not perfect.Make those mistakes with confidence.When you do, I'll hear what's wrong, and we can fix it together.But I can't help you find your voice if you don't sing."So, I took a deep breath and belted out the notes, messing up plenty but giving it my all.Mr.