Friday, December 23, 2005
Roses to Billy Crystal for '700 Sundays' : A 20th Anniversary celebration of service..
Over the 12 days of Christmas and beyond, I will distribute virtual roses to many folk that have contributed to my success or have caused me grief over my 20 years of providing touch. Both groups of folk are a part of my story. Both groups have been resources for growth. Virtual roses and a few words are mere tokens of appreciation I wish to bestow on those who have crossed my path, impacted me negatively (at the time) or positively and are memorable stories along my path.
"Billy Crystal's life-defining work, '700 Sundays,' processes his loss and opens doors for the rest of us", is the heading of the piece about 700 Sundays at the link above. After seeing his show, I do feel like the door is opened for the rest of us. At a later point in time I may do the same thing Billy did with the earlier part of my life. Trust me! I have no dreams of grandeur and much of the writing will be more for my benefit than anyone else caring to read the words. For opening the door, Billy gets roses.
For impacting me with his story telling (we do have a lot in common) and motivating me to tell my story rather than just distribute roses Billy gets my heart felt thanks as well as a one hour Flammia Touch session. The gift is conditional. All I ask in return is a picture of us shaking hands. By appointment only.
Billy could hear about my offer. The six degrees of connectedness theory could work in this case. I gave an oral review of '700 Sundays' at a Toastmasters meeting. One of the folk at the meeting went to school with the daughters of Billy Crystal. At the end of the meeting, the fellow shared his enthusiasm about Billy Crystal because Billy delivered the commencement address at his high school graduation. Maybe he will let Billy Crystal's daughter know about this offer.
Over my 20 years of providing the service of touch, I have donated many sessions as door prizes or drawings, silent auctions and as perks to those who volunteer for agencies I would donate to if I were wealthy. I have volunteered many hours of service and have offered free sessions to many folk I have honored, respected and appreciated for their contributions to humanity. In a future post, I will tell of an offer that put me in a hot seat.
Next: From PLA to CMP
Over the 12 days of Christmas and beyond, I will distribute virtual roses to many folk that have contributed to my success or have caused me grief over my 20 years of providing touch. Both groups of folk are a part of my story. Both groups have been resources for growth. Virtual roses and a few words are mere tokens of appreciation I wish to bestow on those who have crossed my path, impacted me negatively (at the time) or positively and are memorable stories along my path.
"Billy Crystal's life-defining work, '700 Sundays,' processes his loss and opens doors for the rest of us", is the heading of the piece about 700 Sundays at the link above. After seeing his show, I do feel like the door is opened for the rest of us. At a later point in time I may do the same thing Billy did with the earlier part of my life. Trust me! I have no dreams of grandeur and much of the writing will be more for my benefit than anyone else caring to read the words. For opening the door, Billy gets roses.
For impacting me with his story telling (we do have a lot in common) and motivating me to tell my story rather than just distribute roses Billy gets my heart felt thanks as well as a one hour Flammia Touch session. The gift is conditional. All I ask in return is a picture of us shaking hands. By appointment only.
Billy could hear about my offer. The six degrees of connectedness theory could work in this case. I gave an oral review of '700 Sundays' at a Toastmasters meeting. One of the folk at the meeting went to school with the daughters of Billy Crystal. At the end of the meeting, the fellow shared his enthusiasm about Billy Crystal because Billy delivered the commencement address at his high school graduation. Maybe he will let Billy Crystal's daughter know about this offer.
Over my 20 years of providing the service of touch, I have donated many sessions as door prizes or drawings, silent auctions and as perks to those who volunteer for agencies I would donate to if I were wealthy. I have volunteered many hours of service and have offered free sessions to many folk I have honored, respected and appreciated for their contributions to humanity. In a future post, I will tell of an offer that put me in a hot seat.
Next: From PLA to CMP
