Individual Blog Post #4

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Recently in the media, we all have been given a gift-the gift of Susan Boyle.  For once, all issues, drama and problems in our world was pushed aside as America watched the extraordinary talent Susan shared with us- her beautiful voice.  She has captured the world's attention and taught us all a valuable lesson.

Boyle, a 47 year old, was just an unemployed  charity worker who lived with her cat in a small village in Scotland.  When she performed on "Britian's Got Talent"- the crowd snickered at her looks and painfully ordinary look. The minute she belted out her song, the crowd jumped into a standing ovation for she was extraordinary.  Boyle taught America a huge lesson for she was prejudged by her looks before she had a chance to share her talent.  She taught us that one should never judge- a very important life lesson that made so many feel guilty and shameful when laughs were made at Boyle.

I think that this is such an inspirational story.  We need more Susan Boyle's in our lives.  She showed us how one should follow your inner talents and share them to the world.  To allow yourself to be modeled by your own gifts takes courage. She took the chance and endured the harshness of the audience and became an overnight sensation.  I think that so many of ushidden are so afraid to fail that we never take the chance to succeed.  

If you have a talent- don't hide and follow your dreams.  Susan Boyle is a phenomenal role model for all of us, not just because of her amazing singing ability but for her perseverance, courage and willingness to succeed.