I admit I love watching flash mobs. Some of them are lame, but sometimes they touch something in me that makes me want to run out and sing and dance to express the pure joy of existence. It’s the combination of music and/or dance, with the look of surprise on the faces of the observers that makes me think “That’s what it’s all about!”
I love being surprised by art and beauty when I least expect it. There is something about those expressions that take me out of myself for one brief moment, and recognize the magic that exists all around us.
Art found in Seattle.
There is nothing better than walking through a crafty little store and finding a little drawing with a quote or a snippet of poetry that speaks to your heart. If I could buy ever whimsical craft that calls to me, my house would an eclectic mix of inspiration and kitsch, but everyone walking in would find something to look at which makes them smile.
Music, song, poetry, dance, art, laughter, words, friendship . . . these are the things that fill life with the moments worth living.
It’s too easy at time, to lose those moments, and get swallowed up by the cares and worries that obscure the spontaneity and the beauty But when that happens, its even more crucial to take time to:
Dance in the waves.
Eat ice cream in the sun.
Or simply sit and relax with someone you love.
I need to remind myself of this more often, and focus on the wonderful moments that make life worthwhile. Either that or I need to start having spontaneous flash mobs or turn my life into a musical by singing and dancing through the day.
Jul 09, 2012 @ 12:36:03
Oh, wow! I’ve always wanted to be in a flash mob.
Jul 09, 2012 @ 12:37:15
Me too. Someday I will!
Jul 09, 2012 @ 13:20:48
Such a good reminder to stay in the moment! It’s so easy to get swallowed by everything that ISN”T in our lives (Don’t I know…).
And I have to share: I HAVE been in a flash mob and it was thrilling! I stumbled along in Washington Square Park in NYC. I got hooked in thanks to my friend’s daughter and her roommate(s), etc. There were about 50 of us and I was by far the oldest, only middle-aged ‘shaker’ out there. Did I care? NO! It was a hoot!
Jul 09, 2012 @ 17:13:18
That was wonderful. Lisa…I have an idea for a flash mob…we’ll talk
Jul 10, 2012 @ 11:37:11
Stuart, you and I are going to cause chaos when and if we ever get ideas off the ground. It will happen. FLASH MOB!
Jul 09, 2012 @ 17:14:47
Those Europeans. They do the best flash mobs.
Too many good things happen in life to wander around missing it.
Jul 10, 2012 @ 11:36:26
But sometimes I think we are just so caught up in the mundane that we don’t even see the moments that happen right before our eyes. You seem like a person who has her eyes wide open to the possibilities of each moment, and I love that.
I would so love to live in Europe for a while, they really do things right (in many ways).
Jul 10, 2012 @ 12:38:29
It is my goal in life to live over there before I expire.
Jul 10, 2012 @ 17:09:52
Anything is possible.
Jul 09, 2012 @ 17:29:00
Don’t know that I’ve ever really seen a flash mob before. Great post.
By the way, did you see that Tori will come in on the 7th, so I may drag her and Thomas to the airport of meet your flight. Yippee!
Hugs,
Kathy
Jul 10, 2012 @ 11:34:50
I did see that, and I am so looking forward to having some great moments with all of you, starting at the airport if that works out. I am so grateful to you for opening your home to me. I can’t wait for the trip.
Jul 09, 2012 @ 18:17:21
I needed that today. The flash mob put a smile on my face and your post reminded me it’s about looking for the little things. Thank you.
Jul 10, 2012 @ 11:33:30
I’m glad I helped put a smile on your face. The flash mob video did the same for me. I especially love the children’s responses. I hope you have a lovely day today, full of moments.
Jul 10, 2012 @ 11:07:39
Love it! It’s my goal in life to participate in one of these someday!!
Jul 10, 2012 @ 11:31:08
Maybe we need to come up with some kind of bloggers flash mob, since so many of us want to be in one.