Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Turned Down An Offer - Giving Opportunities


--by A, posted Sep 22, 2014
I am probably the highest level cellist at our school, so our orchestra teacher offered me the opportunity to play in a special chamber group he is organizing. One of the other girls in the cello section (I'll call her E) is not as high level as me, but she puts in a lot of effort and this is her senior year.

I turned the teacher's offer down and said I was honored, but would only do it if he asked E first and she couldn't for some reason. I already play in two other chamber groups and really didn't need to be in another. E was thrilled to be asked and is now really excited for this opportunity.
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cynthiacruzc wrote: Your story is full of learning for me. Im sure you are very happy to see her joy.
linschultz wrote: That was an act of kindness that this other young lady will never forget.
Susan Hamilton wrote: Such a generous thing to do. It will come back to you.
cey92 wrote: Well done! That was very generous and kind! A lovely way to be selfless and boost someone else's happiness
eckyssister wrote: Bravo for offering another a chance.
beth.gehred wrote: You did something that will make you happier in the long run than playing in yet another ensemble. Right hearted move.
Corien wrote: On behalf of e (and as a 2nd-chair flutist my entire school career (lol)). Thank you! You rock!
jyt822 wrote: You are so kind!
randinedodson wrote: That was cool.
Randine Dodson wrote: That was cool. Xo

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