OK, if you’ve seen a Cirque du Soleil show, “simplicity” isn’t the first word used to describe their shows. The Canadian-based company features acrobats, dancers and artists from around the world performing feats that leave audiences not only breathless, but constantly diverted by multiple staging acts. For me, Cirque can be a visual overload at times – not so with one of their newer shows, KA.
Last week, we saw KA in a custom-built theatre based in Las Vegas. “Mind-blowing, phenomenal and amazing” are the words I use to describe this visual feast. Yet KA is markedly different from other Cirque performances. While the company markets the show as the first “themed” storyline throughout, that’s not what intrigued me. It is their use of a simple, universal and transformational staging element that kept the audience riveted for almost 2 hours – not an easy task. (more…)
It’s all my husband’s fault. No really, it started with my husband Larry’s new year intention to be more mindful from day to day. We discussed how important details are missed in relationships and life every day because people are preoccupied or dividing their attention.
I decided to focus my mindfulness on areas of gratitude. To become more aware of the blessings of this life and to let people know how much I appreciate their participation and assistance. Which means, every day I must find something to be grateful for in my life. Ideally, my goal is to handwrite a thank you note to express my gratitude to the people invovled.
The project started February 1, and so far I’ve written three thank notes. Only three. That really surprises me! I find many opportunities to thank people verbally, so why should writing it down be any different? Because it is…the written word carries more weight, and a handwritten note vs. an email indicates more thoughtfulness, and therefore, more mindfulness.
This really sounded easier than it is. I’d love to hear your ideas of ways you give thanks for the blessings in your life and practice gratitude – who knows? You might just inspire us to send you thanks for your insights!
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