Most of us are unaware of the fact that how difficult it becomes to face the audience and express one’s self on the stage for the very first time in life. No one can express the feelings in words which one goes through on the stage . it can only be had by passing through it.
As far as my first experience on dais is concerned, so as I remember, we were going to have our annual debating competition and luckily I got the opportunity to participate in it. I prepared for it and awaited the proposed day very impatiently.
At last the day came and I put on my walking-out dress and sat with the other debaters feeling very proud. I was to be the third speaker in competition. I sat there, waiting for my turn and my heart pounded faster and faster with the passage of time. I admit that I grew nervous and somehow scared too which is quite natural to every human being.
After a little time, I heard my name being called. Though I was feeling very nervous, I tried my best to give an impression that I was very confident. So I approached the rostrum in a confident manner but the continuous staring of the audience made me a little more nervous. I began to try to minimize its effect on myself.
Anyhow I started my debate and God knows how uncomfortable I felt that time.
I felt my mouth going dry and it seemed quite difficult to deliver the words. I also felt that as my head was not there on my neck but thanks God that situation lasted for very short span of time and after a short while, I started gaining confidence.
Now I spoke confidently and gave a good speech, which I came to know after hearing from the results. I thanked God when speech was over and it was a really pleasant moment when I heard the clapping and appreciation from the audience. That not only made me feel proud but also comforted me and I took a sigh of relief.
After that I took my seat and tried my best to take interest in the other participant’s speeches but I was unable to pay my attention to them. Infact I was waiting impatiently for the results. After a couple of hours at last the moment came which made me very pleased that I had got second position in the competition. This was a great encouragement for me and since then I decided to take part in every debate competition.
Now I certainly don’t feel nervous and express myself very confidently but it is impossible for me to forget my first speech experience on dais which enabled me gain such a confidence and pleasure.
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