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title: "Gratitude Focus: The Muny And The Unexpected Joy Of The Arts"
description: Discover the transformative power of the arts through personal reflections on gratitude, leadership, and resilience inspired by a visit to the Muny.
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# [Gratitude Focus: The Muny And The Unexpected Joy Of The Arts](https://orvinkimbrough.com/blog/gratitude-focus-the-muny-and-the-unexpected-joy-of-the-arts)

 Written by [Orvin Kimbrough](https://orvinkimbrough.com/blog/author/orvin-kimbrough) | June 02, 2026

### ****Reflection/Why I’m Grateful:****

 Despite a long day and an early morning ahead, I went to see *Bring It On* at the Muny—and it completely energized me. The performance wasn’t just entertaining; it sparked thoughts about race, wealth, identity, and belonging. There’s something powerful about being in a space that brings all kinds of people together. Art has a way of helping us see what we might otherwise miss.

 

 

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