Clip from the Greek Theatre show, Michael Franti performing “I’ll be waiting for you”- with lyrics “The best things in life aren’t things/They’re living, they’re breathing.” It’s a song about being there for other people, ready to catch them when they fall.
Now, I wasn’t a Michael Franti fan…not until last night when I witnessed him in action at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley. I’ve never seen so many middle aged people boggeying on down! We were an eclectic audience mixed with former hippies, little children, older gentleman and young people and we were all dancing the night away. The way he interacted with the audience, it was clear that there was no distinction between the performers and the audience…we were whole, uniting through music and soul.
His music and lyrics were uplifting and moving. He encouraged us to hug our friends next to us and show appreciation. That’s exactly what I did…appreciating this great evening with good friends. I felt the impact Michael had on people with his music- community, unity, love, meaning…
I was thinking about impact and people…then it hit me…
I don’t have the most subscribers on YouTube…
My video views aren’t nearly as much as the video of a barfing kitty…
Nor do I have millions of hits on my blog…
but none of that truly matters.
For the 25,000 v’stars out there and counting (leading with soul and self empowerment)…I’m proud of each of you! You’re making the world a better place, by creating meaning for yourself, evolving and making a positive impact on others. What we’re putting in place…is exponential goodness and for that, makes me feel fuzzy and proud.
I guess what I’m saying is…QUALITY OVER QUANTITY!
In the same way Michael Franti’s music and spirit touched me, I hope you are inspired by his lyrics to live with meaning with everything you have- your life.
I think I speak for all the V’Stars when I say we are grateful to you and I hope we all can go and get what we want out of live and inspire others to do the same.
You should most definitely be proud of yourself V. Your words speak to our heart and free us from our delusions. You give us lasting satisfaction knowing that we have stepped closer to happiness or stepped away from sadness. So for lack of a better word… thankyou.
That is so profound
I think I speak for all the V’Stars when I say we are grateful to you and I hope we all can go and get what we want out of live and inspire others to do the same.
You’re nice and kind Vanae. We’re proud of you.
DITTO!!!
Awww, you’re so sweet.
….who wants to beat a puking cat anyway….& what kind of demographic does a puking cat draw…& nobody takes puking cat serious….
In actuality, I think you got the barfing cat beat. The pants on the ground guy, not so much….lol
You should most definitely be proud of yourself V. Your words speak to our heart and free us from our delusions. You give us lasting satisfaction knowing that we have stepped closer to happiness or stepped away from sadness. So for lack of a better word… thankyou.