I must admit I am not one that is really into television and most of what I would call, "garbage," which is displayed to the mindless masses. Tonight I watched a show that I am quite fond of called America's Got Talent-- I wish it they would have removed the conjunction America's and made it simple and more grammatically pleasing by calling it America Has Talent, but let us not get caught up on the petty details. Before I get off on a tangent I was viewing this broadcast and I was captivated by the human spirit and how we can reach out and touch one another in the simplest ways possible. Whether it is a fraternity that has a bad reputation for hazing and partying, (at least where I went to college), transforms themselves into an amazing performance that mystifies the mind; or it is a little girl that can sing the heck out of a classical song and give you goose pimples when she hits the high notes the human spirit is something that has not faded. While I was depressed I asked myself where did all the good people in this world go? Also, I would question where are those who give it their all not only to better themselves, but also have the ability to give your heart that magnificent feeling mankind will prevail? They are right in front of our eyes and all around us.
Every person has a different background, current situation, and outlook on life. Siddhartha chose to go the middle way, which was very wise and banished suffering by letting go of permanence. But then you ask yourself what about those who can stand on a stage and give 110 percent of themselves to captivate the hearts and minds of people around the globe? Are they going the middle ground or going the extra mile? Life is such an amazing journey and whatever path we take to bring blissful smiles and tears of joy to ourselves and those we love cannot be frowned upon. And I mention that it is very hard to not love someone so much you cannot let them go. I see my parents and my loyal four-legged friend aging and I fear what life will be like without them. I know that is not what they want and the connection between people may be suspended, but is never lost.
We have gone through tough times and there is no guarantee that three little birds will tell us that everything is going to be alright. What we do have is that nugget of truth and innocence that makes all our problems melt away. When you watch a little girl cry at the end of her performance because she slipped on the stairs in the beginning of her performance, but did not allow that to stop her from giving it her all, do you think about the rough day you had at work, the bills coming due, or the other petty things that drag us down? I strongly suggest that you use Google and view America's Got Talent's Top Ten Performances that aired live on September 7, 2010. There are some acts where your heart is grasped so tight that you do not want to let go of that moment. Only four of the inspirational people on there will make it through, but I know that they will persevere. They will go on with life fighting for their dreams and chasing dreams shall never be something I consider foolish. If they can touch my heart and make it grow beyond the scale of Dr. Sues' Grinch then anyone can appreciate it.
Appreciation is something that is bleeding out of us with every bump we hit in the journey that we call life. We have lost our gratitude for what we have and are ousted by our inept feeling that we are lacking. The smallest incident can send us to the pits of sorrow or send the fires of rage through our veins. What I am here to tell you is that just over three months ago I really did not like myself and I really did not have much hope in humanity. America's Got Talent did not change this for me. It may have been one of the many sparks of inspiration that have opened my mind to look for the good in others again, but something larger is building. Each moment that goes by I do not have fear and I do not practice the self-fulfilling prophecy that whatever I touch is going to crumble. My hands have softened to reach out and touch the delicate phenomena we call life; and my heart has become larger and stronger to love and live. Just think about it. A million variables had to come together for any one of us to be here. If your father did not bump into the most beautiful woman he has ever seen in the grocery and introduced himself to your future mother you would not be here. I would not have had some of the exhilarating experiences in my life if one variable would have been changed. Instead of thinking about what we could have changed in the past to better the present; why not focus on the now to improve the future? If we appear to have nothing, look around you and the human spirit will still shine through the darkest of days.
(As always your comments are appreciated. Please give me the the feedback via comments, e-mails, or sharing my words with your friends. The greatest gift in life is feedback and I look forward to seeing some. Well, until next time I wish you a safe and pleasant voyage on your path in life.)
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