As I drove Amber to an audition this past Saturday, I finally voiced something that had been percolating in my mind for most of the week. "What if I auditioned with you, Amber? Would you have any objection to that?"

"Shoot no, Dad," she responded. "You would make a great Dad in the play." The play she referred to was "Cheaper by the Dozen."

"Why do you say that?" I asked.

"'Cause you already are a dad, and you're really good with kids, especially teenagers."

So I did it. I auditioned for the first time in my life, and had a blast doing it. While I didn't get the leading role of the Dad, (breath of relief on that one), it does look like I was given the role of the "Doctor," which is also a great fit since I was a doctor in my first career. (Ok, MD and DVM are quite the same but let's not split hairs.)

The main thing is that Amber and I now have a great summer "play project" for us both enjoy since she also received a role as one of the young teenagers that make up the dozen children.

While I'm at it, I want to thank one of our Life On Purpose Coaches, Julie Jordan Scott. Over the past couple of years Julie has been sharing with our Coaches Community about her adventures into acting and singing, which inspired me to say, "If Julie can do it, so can I." Thanks Julie. Once again you inspire me to take on a new vista of purposeful and passionate play.

This is Brad Swift from Flat Rock NC, where it's another beautiful day in Paradise.

©2005 Brad Swift of Life On Purpose Institute, Inc. This article can be reprinted freely online, as long as the entire article and this resource box are included.