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I'm in the church choir at my parish and I often get gently pressured to cantor at times. Encouraging words about my voice and potential are said, but there's just one problem: I get terribly nervous singing in front of others on my own and my voice becomes too soft and weak. Plus, there are plenty of other talented, better singers in the group.
So I often wonder if that means I should not invest my time in singing. Even though singing lifts me up, gives me joy, and is an act of praise, is this really a talent worth pursuing if it's not my best and most predominant talent? If my nerves prevent me from the next step?
One day while having these thoughts, I received a random email from a parishioner:
Katie Zalany lives in Cleveland Ohio. She is a Third Order Secular Franciscan (OFS), spiritual director, benefits/wellness leader, certified health and life coach, and volunteer. She is the creator of the ministry Women in Waiting | Made for Fruitfulness and is a published author. Her writing interests and focus areas include Gospel reflections, Franciscan spirituality, women's spirituality, prayer, and integration of faith and daily living.
