Yesterday we went to see the new movie, "Katy Perry ~ Part of Me." We loved it and felt great after seeing it. Not being familiar with her or her music really, I was left humming, singing and smiling! From the personal glimpses in the movie, I really appreciated her joyfulness, humor and enjoyment of life. I was also taken by the embodiment she has achieved of not only being a beautiful and sexy woman, but she has yoked that with a childlike whimsy and wholesomeness. Even as she hits the stage, minimally clothed, in a large busted bra with tassels swinging from the nipples, there is a brightness and charm that is always present. While it seems like most of her audience is young, even they seem to remain connected to their innocence of candy-fairy land dreams in the midst of singing along with Katy, "I kissed a girl and I liked it . . ." My favorite aspect of the movie and her message though, is that of embracing who you are, be it geek or starlet, follow your dreams, find your individual spark of authenticity and let it SHINE!
I am a push-over for true stories, celebrity stories and come-back kid-against the odds stories. I love to feel inspired and reminded that we all have dreams, we are all filled with inspiration that moves through us, and we all have our own unique purpose of why we are here. The trick however, is to wade through the conventional expectations and sometimes very real survival aspects of daily life. I do believe we all have dreams, aspirations and a special purpose, but sometimes the reality is that it is way too difficult to FEEL those things are true for us. We watch those who do live out their dreams and continue to feel it is out of our reach. It is for those few, not for us. I believe that is one of the reasons our society is mesmerized with celebrity. We revere celebrities as royalty, whether they are movie stars, musicians or athletes. We are intrigued and enamored with the ways we are shown 'they are just like us.'
Of course they are just like us. Well, maybe not in all ways. One thing that seems to be consistent for them and maybe a bit different than us average Joe's and Jane's, is that they have dedicated themselves to their dream. They believe they can reach that star! They are willing to risk hardship, disappointment, and being thought of as being ridiculous by those around them. They are also willing to live outside the box of conformity, they are willing to risk the comforts of security and they step out into their fears, the unknown, and allow what comes through them to take the lead.
I certainly don't believe all this is conscious, yet I do believe there is a surrendering process to something bigger than them, whether it all makes sense or not! I feel we are in awe of the people who push the edges of the box, who risk and put themselves out there, because they reflect to us a part of ourselves. It is as if we project onto them what we also have within us, but we may fail to recognize our awe is attempting to awaken us to ourselves! Our own spark is trying to ignite when we get all turned on by those whose names are in lights.
That is another one of the beautiful messages I heard in yesterday's movie . . . We are the spark! Let it shine!
Katie is sending this powerful message to young people today and they are listening. Those who were interviewed shared how she has helped them to accept themselves, however they are; to reach for what brings them joy, for their dreams; to be true to who they are.
Young people are not the only ones who need to hear this truth. It wasn't until I was in my 30's that I even began to listen inwardly and believe that I was here to follow my dream, give life to my purpose and come alive in the voice I am here to speak with. When we wake up later in life, it also means we have to take off the heavy blankets of misconceptions or lies that we have been told. But that in no way means that the work isn't fruitful and shouldn't be started. It is never too late to find what we love and give that attention, energy and life.
So, the layers have sometimes slowly, sometimes rapidly been shed as I become more aware of what lies inside of me. My dreams may not be of stage lights and autographs, yet they are not any less powerful. I may not have to overcome fears of succeeding/failing in the eyes of millions, yet the fears I get to work through are still scary. The authenticity of voice may not have to be fought for as those that are under big money contracts, yet I still find I have to delve into self-imposed ideas of how I should let my gifts flow.
It also seems to me, that if we connect to our inspirations, feel them as a voice of guidance, then have the courage to follow them ~ whatever the risks, we would be more creative, more joyful, more peaceful, more whole. If we as individuals were more creative, joyful, peaceful and whole, that would impact our world in an uplifting way.
I am reminded every time I find myself feeling an energy surge from those who I see as 'making it', that I am seeing myself, my life and my dreams coming to life and hopefully I can touch others in the way Katy is!
I will close by simply saying 'Thank you Katy Perry! For the playfulness, beauty, authentic expression of your gifts, and uplifting all of our hearts with smiles and possibility!'
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