“Sing like no one’s listening,
love like you’ve never been hurt,
dance like nobody’s watching,
and live like it's heaven on earth.”
There’s a brilliant irony in the above quote; no one claims authorship and no one seems to be able to identify its true origin. Although the world is very familiar with this song and dance, no one knows the singer or the dancer.
Why do you do what you do?
It's a useful question to ponder. If you knew that no one would hear your song, would you still sing? Knowing that the chairs in the auditorium will be empty, will you still take the stage and dance just as enthusiastically? Why do you do what you do?
In the tradition that began with PUSH and continued with Don’t Forget Your Cape, author Mark DeWayne Combs brings another collection of stories into the spotlight for thoughtful consideration. The journey began when PUSH brought readers face to face with the challenge of actually reaching goals, as opposed to just dreaming of them. It continued when Don’t Forget Your Cape provided a well-lit mirror inside the private dressing room of each reader for the benefit of introducing them to the impact that they have on the world in which they live.
HELLO… Is This On? explores why we do what we do and speaks to our ability to develop self-trust and quiet confidence, even in the face of daunting circumstances or, in some cases, no measurable response at all.
