From a reception for local donors to The New Vision Heron Mural:
I’d like to begin with one word,
because that is how this project and everything associated with it began. It’s a small word, but a beautiful and
powerful word: YES!
When we say “Yes” individually, doors
open and change begins. Being in
agreement with an idea, a statement, or proposal means that it goes forward
with our blessing.
When Lee Whaley said, “Yes, I will
pursue having the heron mural redone”, the idea went forward in strength;
blessed with her skill and experience. And
look where we are!
When I said, “Yes, I will do the
mural”, it opened up 3 years of experience:
From research and design to committee approval, online crowd source fundraising,
and fabrication; Then press coverage as
well as getting to write my own guest blog article. It meant mounting an accompanying exhibit, not
to mention reconnecting with my past…everything made possible by one word.
It’s one word, but it has needed many
voices.
When we collectively say, “Yes”, WE
create opportunity. WE empower those who
are asking to make something happen—WE are in agreement with the happening of an
idea, and are instrumental in its formation, it’s becoming a reality.
“Yes” extends our world. It expands our reality. It creates possibility. It unleashes the power to get results. It represents a decision, a course of action,
and a responsibility.
The responsibility to honor those who
agree to support, because now your sound judgment goes on display—the
responsibility to verify your support AS SOUND JUDGEMENT.
Thank you for your support. Thank you for your affirmation. Thank you for YOUR vision.
When you drive by your mural think
about this. Think “YES” for your town,
your downtown, and for what might present itself next. Now you’ve got some experience with the power
of your support. It’s the power of your choice,
your voice, your vote.
You gave me
an opportunity by saying “Yes”, and now we stand together with a new vision-- in
a new vision. Thank you for your
confidence…it has been a soul changing experience.
Additionally, here's a link to a guest blog post I was invited to write for Artsy Shark about public speaking for artists:
http://jtnwdc.wix.com/jamesthatcherarts
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