It's a chilly Sunday afternoon, and I sit here with a cup of chamomile in my warm flannel pajamas attempting to feel better. I have been rather sick lately and it's been hard for me to get back into the routine of things. Nonetheless, browsing through blogs makes me happy. I recently came across a post that was recently added onto the Invisible Children website.
Invisible Children is an organization that is composed of change hungry activists who are pleading Congress to pass a bill for the Invisible Children of Uganda to come home. You can check out more information for the cause here: www.invisiblechildren.com. I fully support them and have myself marched to the very steps of the Florida capitol for them. On this website you will find a blog they have (like SFRB) where they post inspirational tidbits and pick me ups. I came across one such post recently which I thought had much relevance towards our organization. Truly inspiring.
In it they talk about a graphic designer by the name of Saul Bass. In his lifetime, he has "designed titles of iconic films such as Psycho, North by Northwest, Vertigo, and Around the World in 80 days" In a recent interview Bass talks about his work throughout the years and what relevance it has in his life. He says, "The fact of the matter is that I want everything that I do personally to be beautiful. I don’t give a damn whether the client understands that that’s worth anything or that the client thinks it’s worth anything or whether it is worth anything. It’s worth it to me. It’s the way I want to live my life. I want to make beautiful things even if nobody cares. "
In our organization we talk about inner beauty, self esteem, and the art of confidence, yet one thing we haven't touched on is how we truly use those learned qualities and apply them in our daily life. If we as individuals want to be walking talking examples of Real Beauty it starts with trying to aim your passions and talents to "make beautiful things even if nobody cares..." In this world we have fears. Particularly the fear of rejection. "What will they say? What will they think?" Who would ever want to relive those days in high school where your heart was broken in more ways than in a romantic sense. Take it from me, do not let anyone stop you. You matter. You are capable of making beautiful things and making your life beautiful and memorable.
Just a thought.
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