First person Quote by Laura Kelly
““When we sing, I am one of many, and the individual me evaporates. I am one of 23 university choir members. Not a professor. Not an American. Not a 46-year-old in the midst of twentysomethings. Not a woman trying to outpace the aspects of self she has yet to make oeace with. I am simply what we all are--another voice, a set of lungs, some vocal chords and someone who finds joy and comfort in singing. But when the music stops, so does the we. The union dissolves. The silence transforms first person plural into first person singular.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2023
Singing creates a collective identity that dissolves personal ego, and silence returns individuality.
In simple terms: Singing unites; silence separates.
Cherish communal experiences.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- choir rehearsals
- concerts
- group therapy
- team building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does group activity affect your sense of self?
- What personal insights arise after collective experiences?
Individual identity may feel lost in group settings.