A New Beginning.
Yo! In recent weeks, my passion for the dance had to be put aside. I took a short vacation from the whole b-boying (breakdancing) scene to re-evaluate everything about it and its overall effect on my life. Planning b-boy events becomes harder and harder each year. Trying to outdo the event from last year seems to be a tiring motivation. It definitely took a toll on me in these past years...
However, on an upbeat side of things, through all the tiresome nights and my constant introspection, my divine mission always pushes me back to why my chosen path is b-boying. Simply, the divine mission is: "Do it for the good of the b-boy community and especially the youth." Of course, the hard part remains. It consists of inevitable obstacles such as: budgeting, venue locations, time management, community support, and networking. And the list goes on.
With wishful thinking, I always hope that the end result is a successful event. And success, in this means, is measured by how much it inspires others to dance, by how much networking had been achieved or initiated, and by the peoples' overall satisfaction.
Every year, I plan a community grass roots event in my area which helps to educate the public about b-boying (breakdancing) and also, to provide an outlet for the local dancers. Most of the local dancers know about the non-profit event, Breakin' Bread. Last year, the event was able to raise money for a local music and arts school, "The Academy of Music." At the school, many students are given scholarships to learn the appreciation of music and arts.
This year, it saddens me to note that we do not have the funding to throw such a big event. I decided to post on the social network, Facebook, that the event may not pull through because of the financial obstacle. Once the Facebook status posted, many people immediately and openly provided many ideas and time to see the event fulfilled. Its amazing to see the amount of good people we have in the community willing to see a dream come alive. Goodness is alive and kicking. And in all honesty, it humbles me completely.
With the generosity and unwavering assistance throughout the community, Breakin' Bread actually has begun to take shape. And with each week that passes, I am sure that the encouragement, assistance, and the financial obligation will continue to grow until its actual event day.
Clearly, an old Chinese adage holds true, "An ending always has a new beginning..."
With this in mind, I will take less time dwelling on my past events. And begin to thank God for my new beginning.
However, on an upbeat side of things, through all the tiresome nights and my constant introspection, my divine mission always pushes me back to why my chosen path is b-boying. Simply, the divine mission is: "Do it for the good of the b-boy community and especially the youth." Of course, the hard part remains. It consists of inevitable obstacles such as: budgeting, venue locations, time management, community support, and networking. And the list goes on.
With wishful thinking, I always hope that the end result is a successful event. And success, in this means, is measured by how much it inspires others to dance, by how much networking had been achieved or initiated, and by the peoples' overall satisfaction.
Every year, I plan a community grass roots event in my area which helps to educate the public about b-boying (breakdancing) and also, to provide an outlet for the local dancers. Most of the local dancers know about the non-profit event, Breakin' Bread. Last year, the event was able to raise money for a local music and arts school, "The Academy of Music." At the school, many students are given scholarships to learn the appreciation of music and arts.
This year, it saddens me to note that we do not have the funding to throw such a big event. I decided to post on the social network, Facebook, that the event may not pull through because of the financial obstacle. Once the Facebook status posted, many people immediately and openly provided many ideas and time to see the event fulfilled. Its amazing to see the amount of good people we have in the community willing to see a dream come alive. Goodness is alive and kicking. And in all honesty, it humbles me completely.
With the generosity and unwavering assistance throughout the community, Breakin' Bread actually has begun to take shape. And with each week that passes, I am sure that the encouragement, assistance, and the financial obligation will continue to grow until its actual event day.
Clearly, an old Chinese adage holds true, "An ending always has a new beginning..."
With this in mind, I will take less time dwelling on my past events. And begin to thank God for my new beginning.
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