It's even in the faces of those that we love. Our job is to notice.
These last few weeks I have had such gratitude in my heart for the artwork that has been created on our local Lifeguard Stations. Portraits of Hope is an amazing organization that brought neon colors representative of peace to Los Angeles County. And, they're about to take it all down and return the lifeguard stations to their original form.
Oh, how my heart saddens.
So began my mission to see if we could keep this art for a little longer. You see, in Southern California, we just didn't have the opportunity to enjoy this art, given our sunshine-"less" days this past summer. There weren't as many treks to the beach. Not as many volleyball matches. Not as many surfing encounters. All due to our weather. This means that all the locals (and the tourists visiting) found other things to do. It means that our children didn't have as much opportunity to feel inspired by the lifeguard station artwork and all of its glory.
I created a Facebook Fan Page entitled, "Keep the LifeGuard Stations Artwork for 1 More Year." If you feel called to become a fan, just go to your own Facebook page, do a search of this group and click "like". Or, try clicking on the following link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Keep-Lifeguard-Stations-Art-for-1-more-Year/110374029022445?ref=ts&v=wall
Through this mission I have contacted local officials. I have spoken with the residents. I have helped to create a movement of folks that are so thankful for this art that, like me, fills their souls.
Sometimes we can only put our best foot forward, and then let the universe take over in order to decide where the magic will unfold. For local folks in the Beach Cities there will be a story highlighting our attempts to save the Tower Art in "The Beach Reporter". Check in this Thursday's edition! Already, a local contractor in Hermosa Beach, Rick Koenig, has expressed interest in saving all the Hermosa Beach, CA towers. Maybe more contractors will step up in our surrounding beach communities!
For today, what's in my control is to take my family down to the beach and be photographed in front of some of the stations. These memories will last a lifetime for generations to come. And who knows where the next art will be that will move me the way Portraits of Hope did, and still does.
What inspires you to be called into action? What art is right in front of YOU that you may be taking for granted? Bless it. Bless the moments all around you, for they are there for the taking!
