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Friday, July 30, 2010
Finding Renewal in a Child’s Smile
Today I was reminded of just how dynamic is the naïve energy of a child.
A friend dropped by my studio at he gallery. With him was his six year old daughter, filled with enthusiasm and wonderment. An ice breaker that often works with these mystical little people can be a simple as 5’s… high, low, behind and around. We were both giggling in a moment.
When I first saw her, she was busy taking photos of various art in the gallery. I did not think to ask her how she chose the ones she captured. I should have, but nevertheless, her intent approach was inspirational.
Later, after making her rounds of ALL the studios, she returned to ask me to pose with her for a photo. We picked an appropriate spot with one of my pieces in the background, and we smile widely as her father did he best impression of Ansell Adams.
It was apparent that she was thrilled to share the moment. In truth it was I who had been most moved… for she had brought new light into the shell home of my brain. Her being had caused me to once again become the little boy along the same street of my youth. Memories of past joys flooded and swept away any need for the present.
Yes, the magic of youth is but fleeting… yet recaptured in a wink… by the effervescent energy of a happy inquisitive child.
Thank you little lady for your gift this day, and I look forward to visiting with you and your father soon.
Yes Pocahontas, life is “just around the river bend.”
A friend dropped by my studio at he gallery. With him was his six year old daughter, filled with enthusiasm and wonderment. An ice breaker that often works with these mystical little people can be a simple as 5’s… high, low, behind and around. We were both giggling in a moment.
When I first saw her, she was busy taking photos of various art in the gallery. I did not think to ask her how she chose the ones she captured. I should have, but nevertheless, her intent approach was inspirational.
Later, after making her rounds of ALL the studios, she returned to ask me to pose with her for a photo. We picked an appropriate spot with one of my pieces in the background, and we smile widely as her father did he best impression of Ansell Adams.
It was apparent that she was thrilled to share the moment. In truth it was I who had been most moved… for she had brought new light into the shell home of my brain. Her being had caused me to once again become the little boy along the same street of my youth. Memories of past joys flooded and swept away any need for the present.
Yes, the magic of youth is but fleeting… yet recaptured in a wink… by the effervescent energy of a happy inquisitive child.
Thank you little lady for your gift this day, and I look forward to visiting with you and your father soon.
Yes Pocahontas, life is “just around the river bend.”
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