humble

As your Captain, it is my job to be a positive role model for my Crew. I believe that giving back to your fellow humans is a basic necessity for living your best life. That being said, if you find yourself feeling dull and like a blob about the ship, I encourage you to go out and help others when we make land. I can guarantee you will have a new out look on your life and gain new companions alone the way. Just cause were are out traveling the world doesn’t mean we don’t have time to smell the roses.

“We make a living by what we get… but we make a life by what we give.”
~ Winston Churchill

Lately I have been up to some things that might be a bit off topic in a way. I want to share to you all what I have been doing. Earlier this month, I walked into this local Art School to see if they needed any volunteers. I really didn’t go in there with any plans. I just wanted something to get me involved with my local art community and to make connections with other local artists. However, I got more then I thought I would ever get. After telling the directors of the school about me and my education and that I am willing to what ever they want and need to help out with the school, it was like a light bulb turned on above their heads. Being without a job (for now) really opened me up to any time they needed me. They first had me helping with a sketchbook making class. Even though this was just one class every week for the month of June, I finally felt like I was getting connected to people. I was helping and teaching and just talking about art. I felt in my element. I was creating again. It has been such in inspiration for me. I finally feel like me again. Plus they have more projects for me to help with, events they need people to help run, building a solid volunteering program with them. I just have stepped into a place that can open so many doors for me. I can’t describe my euphoria that has just been buzzing around me this month. It is a total WOW moment .

Earlier this week one of the directors came to me asking if I could help with a mural project they are doing for the town. I told them that I was game to help and just to let me know where and when to be there to do what ever they need me. So on Friday, June 21, 2019, I went to the site and was ready to go. However, it was a big block party for the town, with DJs and games and crafts. And it was in an 80s theme. It was awesome. Kids came up to the mural board and just went ham with painting. It was amazing! I still have paint on my hands, legs, and arms. It was a good day.

I have some pictures to show you guys how it progressed. We ended up having to scrap some of the paint off because it was super thick and not going to dry well. But because of that we brought out other layers of the paint to show more of the process.

“It is not about how much we are give, but how much love we put into giving.”
~Mother Teresa

Final thoughts from your Captain: Alright Crew, I want to make one thing clear, giving back to others isn’t something you should do because you need it for some sort of credit or bragging rights. I want you to go make a difference that you want to make a difference it. Do something that gives you passion and meaning. Do it for the sake of helping others. Even if it is something as simple as helping out in a soup kitchen or donating to your local Food Bank. Give back to your people and don’t expect anything in return. Don’t just do it for tax credits or to one up your annoying neighbor. Do it for the love for your fellow human. Do it for the future of our World.

Your Captain,

Suzanna