The Performer

 At times we want to be a performer, distinct and separated from anyone else.  Think of a violin player.  Alone, they perform with their instrument.  No other performers on stage with them.  Everyone is supposed to focus on the singular performer.  The ego loves it.  But in fact, in the spiritual life, we are to be part of a concert.  Each person does their best to contribute to the whole in order to have a successful concert.  We are all doing our best with our talent to contribute to the whole.  The conductor is love.  Private mediation is when we work on the instrument of the heart so we can later contribute to the whole in service to the concert of life.