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The Artist's Voice

1/10/2017

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     As I close my eyes and drift away to a land where there is love, joy, peace and blessings. I wanted to take the time to think and reflect. The truth is that I love to watch a movie sometimes, especially with my youngest daughter because she is the only one who will go to the cinema with me to watch animated and Disney films. I love them, especially fairy tales, because they allow to escape to a world of love, fantasy, hope, and beauty. I am not a fan of violent films (my preference). There is so much real violence that takes place everyday, why would I pay to watch more? But my thoughts do suggest that the violence that is sometimes depicted in the movies can be extrapolated as a story that is telling the truth.

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These thoughts are connected to those of the Golden Globe awards. As Hollywood comes together to celebrate their accomplishments, and art forms. I was deeply saddened by Meryl Streep's speech. Although it was packed with emotion and compassion, her political remarks poured dirt over any goodness that she hoped to achieve. Some of her remarks as follows:

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What she has done her is to demote one industry to acknowledge another industry. Her comments were hurtful because she has hurt the artists at the level of the macro. Whilst the space for her speech could have been used to celebrate her work, her accomplishments, maybe even share her interests, and to encourage artists. It became another attack on the American Political system. Another avenue to "brain wash" and sway the public opinion.

We have to take a moment and acknowledge the words that she has spoken If you think about it, the sports can certainly be assimilated to an art form. As the painter that lays down the foundations of color, the water wash; so too does the athlete who assembles his / her foundation through practicing day in and day out. The artist who seeks to complete their work through hard work and dedication, so too do the athletes, through hard work, dedication and sacrifice. To perfect, to synthesize, and work with a togetherness, orchestrating a symphony to perform their art. These thoughts can be attributed to any craft, art, or assembly that requires many parts to formulate the whole.

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An athlete is part of the art form. There are multiple parts that must also be put together in order for the athletic performances to take place, such as setting, ceremonies, dancers, musicians, camera, lights, action. There are so much efforts and supports that are needed, not only in the making of the dreams of the athletes, but also they are the dreams and sacrifices of all of the members who take part so that the athletic performance is a success, this is the symphony. A classic example are the beautiful opening, and closing ceremonies of the Olympic games.

Just because one persons artistic form is not your preferred artistic form, it does not mean that you should use your power to destroy the dreams of others. Or hurt others, even the sporting talents that were present during the Golden Globe awards. You see, it's like what I said earlier. Everyone has a divine uniqueness about them. This is what separates each of us. It is what makes us different. This uniqueness should be celebrated, it should not be taken as I am better than you, or you are better than me.

The thoughts that Meryl Streep shares are hurtful because at a time when Hillary and Bill Clinton, and George and Laura Bush have decided to attend the Trump inauguration. Who have finally decided to put differences aside, and exemplify good leadership. We are again met with divisions, and become a witness to a political showdown, with a hate speech, modelling hate. If it is OK for a generation before us to talk and act out in this manner, what can we expect from present and younger generations?

Dedication: The words of this being are dedicated to all athletes and artistic froms. Your sacrifices and determinations is appreciated. My thoughts to share with love & kindness! :)

Notes: These thoughts were originally hand - written on December 9th 2016
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