Last night, I was visiting my usual group of websites catching up on news, watching funny videos and then checking Tony Hawk's Twitter account. I don't have an account but both he and Bucky Lasek post things of interest to me so I look now and then.
Tony Hawk had posted a video about the Olympics and skateboarding. I've watched the video 20 times by now, maybe more and the song, which I am not familiar with struck something deep down in me. Today, I had to know the name of the song. I learned the song is by an artist named Darondo. I love finding new music.
I don't know who at the IOC decided this song had the right vibe for a skateboarding video. I'm digging and then throw on top of it Tony Hawk's voice and it's one of the best things!!I can't really explain why this video is speaking to me so deeply. I am not a skateboarder but yet there is a relatability to it. It's resonating deeply and if I were to guess it may have to do with the fact that skateboarding brings me joy. Everything does start with a push in some form or fashion and it leads to bigger things. When I have ideas for a story, it might be a sentence or two and then it grows, it becomes something bigger, it comes to life.
All I know, listening and watching this video made me feel good. The stress from my workday melted away. For a moment, my dysthymia disappeared for a bit. It disappeared long enough for me to enjoy something good. To feel an inner peace, to enjoy something so small and yet so meaningful. Kind of like when the power goes out and you are forced to go outside and look up at the sky and take in the stars. It's something small and yet wonderful.
I hope all of you have that moment. That small moment that is larger than life and moves you deeply.
Be well and enjoy the little stuff.
Rock on!
~Maynard
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