I was wondering what would be my version of Inspired Action. Something I can do effortlessly and makes me feel good.
I just remembered that I wrote a poem to dedicate to the celebration on my former employer's 20th anniversary of his law firm. For the night of the anniversary ceremony, a contest was held to gather any type of artwork from the employees. Anyone could contribute anything like stories, poems, drawings, etc. Somehow, I chose to write a poem, in English. I was not perfectly confident with what I wrote, but I tried to have a positive mind: "It is just a gift and my expression of art, no one would care if there is any mistake in it". I entered the contest without expecting anything, just to participate in the celebration event.
On the night of the ceremony, it was announced that my poem won the second prize. On stage, I received the prize directly from the head of the firm, and recited the poem in front of the entire firm. The prize made my day. Some of the co-workers gave me a positive comment on the poem; one even said "I was moved by your poem. I'll treasure it in my desk drawer for inspiration."
Someone asked me if I was a poem reader or a poem writer. Neither applied. The words just swiftly came up to my mind and I composed a poem without much effort. I do not remember how long it took to complete the poem but it did not matter because I am sure I was enjoying myself while working on it. Maybe that was my version of "Inspired Action".
I will close today's article with the above-mentioned poem, written in 1999, in Japan.
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STAR
Once you find a star up in the sky
All you need is to reach for
No matter how far it may seem
There is a way for every little star
No one tells you how and when
No one tells you how and when
Only desire will light your way
The more you wish, the closer you get
Believe in yourself... then the star will be yours
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