tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992550822332260222.post960498512709361875..comments2023-08-20T05:20:04.627-07:00Comments on One Musical Mom's Life: "For my next selection..."Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06862600705935179289noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992550822332260222.post-90180115227469078732007-08-15T17:16:00.000-07:002007-08-15T17:16:00.000-07:00Awww. So you didn't get the part in Hairspray tha...Awww. So you didn't get the part in Hairspray that you were auditioning for? JK! ;o)<BR/><BR/>That is such a painful position that EVERYONE can relate to at some point (or many points): being the one not chosen. I am sure that all of your readers have a list of experiences that pop into mind under that heading.<BR/><BR/>I think it is possible, to be resilient and positive afterwards. Especially if there is honest mutual respect and affirmation shown by all persons involved (choosers, the selected, and the not selected). This allows for RELATIONAL inclusion, if not inclusion in the actual team/part/group being auditioned for. <BR/><BR/>Ideally this also negates cliquishness.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16038530278329350671noreply@blogger.com