Susan Boyle: Have You Heard Her Yet?

Have you heard Susan Boyle sing? Susan Boyle became famous overnight after participating in Britain's Got Talent - a singing competition in Britain. Some Lasallians asked me to show her video during music lessons. She is so famous now even the teachers are talking about her in school. Many people were surprised that she could sing so well although she is not good-looking. Thus, reinforcing the idea that we should never judge a book by its cover.

However, what struck me most was the fact that she had totally no idea how good she is! Notice the expression of shock and disbelief on her face when she got the approval of all three judges?

It took her so many years to be affirmed of her talents. She never expected her singing to be able to receive such favourable feedback from the stringent panel of judges. More importantly, she did not expect her singing to touch the hearts of so many people.

Lasallians, many of you are like her. You have many hidden talents, waiting to be discovered and developed. In fact, many of you do not realise how good you actually are.

Some of you may think that you are weak in certain areas, but if you are willing to work hard and put in your best effort, you will discover that you are not as weak as you think you are.

Believe in yourself, and what you are capable of doing. You are a treasure cove with many treasures.