The Courage to Stand and Applaud

When you feel moved to praise,
When deep respect rises from within,
When something stirs your heart and you want to say thank you—
It takes courage to stand and clap without hesitation.
And that courage is beautiful.
I want to be the kind of person
Who stands up and applauds someone’s shining moment.
Always.
A standing ovation isn’t planned.
It bursts out when you’re truly touched.
But even that moment takes bravery.
When one person rises to clap,
Others follow.
And the energy that fills the room
Gives the person receiving it even more strength and courage.