In the process of trying to make sense out of it all, I stumbled over the fact that not all of us are meant to play every part on-stage. For some scenes, we have to sit it out, watching from the sidelines. Our role is that of a spectator.
But what if we, during this ritual observation, catch someone fumbling his lines, missing his cue, making a mistake. We are not directors, so we can’t yell, “Cut!”
Is our silence justified? Or is it a crime. Will we be thanked for breaking the rhythm of the scene? And besides, what does it matter, that one fumble.
But if we don’t cut in, then just what is the point of our observance? Why don’t we grab a good book in the meantime and ignore what’s happening out there. We’ll get a call when it’s our turn again, and we can worry about that when the time comes.
And if we do cut in, doesn’t that mean that we’re not simply spectators? Then that would imply that the sidelines are a sham, an illusion…a part of the stage.
Just who are we performing for anyways?
Disjoint Wisdom 
One response to “I think I missed THE cue”
“Cut” implies there is a do-over. Life is *live* – not a rehearsal. Nothing will be polished in editing. I suppose the seasoned player may take the stage and ad-lib the line-fumbler out of the mess. However, sometimes, it might be best to see where they go with it. And let them have their turn in the spotlight.
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