And, just like that, we are off to support a local artist who has been spreading joy throughout the land. My journey started during the month of February, when I wanted to create a vehicle to honor the positive actions of my kids and spouse within the confines of our home. #OperationFebruary began, where we would write on heart-shaped paper, and put it in the respective member's envelope to read.
#OperationFebruary quickly moved out into the community. It just had to, because we all can use a little more love in our lives, can't we?
This Valentine's Day, some members of our local beach community will be honoring an artist that has been creating chalk drawings along the cement sidewalk (AKA "Strand"). For the last couple of months, there's been an individual who doesn't approve of these drawings and washes them away.
Rather than give attention to the removal of art, the idea has been to celebrate the chalk artist, whose only intention has been to inspire.
Please read below what was posted on Mindful Beginnings® fan page on FaceBook, and see if you can join us!
Have you noticed all the joy that #Funism brings, via the chalk art expressions all around our beach community? "You are on the path to greatness" as you walk up the staircase where Hermosa meets Manhattan along the strand, "Not all who wander are lost" on the strand wall, or "Hug Your People" are just some of the visual play on words you may have witnessed.
In celebration of Valentine's Day and the artist behind #Funism, I am declaring #OperationFebruary, where we continue to honor the love in our lives, and spread it even more. Funism could use more love and recognition.
Here's how we can help:
On 2/14/14, #OperationFebruary asks for you to grab your own piece of chalk. Walk, run, jog or skip down to the strand wall anywhere in Hermosa Beach, and bring your creativity.
Draw a heart on the wall, draw a heart on the strand sidewalk. Pinks, purples, blues. Yellows, reds and oranges. Pick your color. When you feel complete with your art, you can also add: #Funism or #OperationFebruary.
Do so any time of the day this 2/14/14.
Let's meet in a more formal way, with Funism supporters performing their own group operation. 22nd Street and The Strand in Hermosa at 10:30 a.m. Bring your chalk. Bring your smiles. Bring your gratitude for a kind of art that is temporary and fleeting, and the kind that saves lives when it lifts those who suffer from stress and despair. #chalkcanthurt
If you can't make the 10:30 a.m. time, simply go down on your own at any point during the day!
See you soon!
Happy Valentine's Day!!!!
