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Try Me

Ricky Sencion

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August 10th, 2010 - 11:58 PM

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Try Me

On my way to the gym this morning, I thought about what my friend John told me 20 years ago. He placed a pencil on a table and told me to, "Try and pick it up." I went to the table and easily picked up the pencil. He said, "I didn't say pick it up, I said try and pick it up." And so again, I picked up the pencil. "You just picked it up, you didn't try," he said. I didn't understand what he was saying. And so once again he said, "Try and pick it up." This time I pretended to struggle in picking up the pencil, as if trying, but eventually I picked it up. "You just picked it up again," he said. On the last try, I just stood there and didn't do anything. I was confused. He looked at me and said, "Either you pick it up or you don't, there is no trying." I got it, I understood.

I took the lesson with me and I have used it over the years. Though I have not always remembered it, I still find myself thinking about it whenever I hear myself or anyone using the word 'try.' I think it's beautiful that over the years lessons continue to appear. Whether I am mindful of them or not, I know that they shape who I continue to be.

The piece here is titled "Self-Portrait #2." It is a portrait of myself as a clown in drag. Over the years when I have received inspirations or visions, I have felt obligated to bring them to life. In doing so, I honor my spirit, my creativity and hopefully inspire others to do the same.

Go out into the world and DO IT!

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John Charles

13 Years Ago

San Francisco, ca - United States

OMG I was wondering if I would ever get a mention in your blog !! Keep up the great work.........! Love JOHN