How to Start a Movement

How to Start a Movement

Go to the people. Live with them. Learn from them. Start with what they know; build with what they have. But with the best of leaders, when the work is done, the task accomplished, the people will say, we have done this ourselves. - Lao Tzu -

I'm excited
I'm excited about the possibilities.
I'm excited about contributing
to a movement
that can change everything.

It's not so easy
to begin something
from nothing.
We're in Danville!

It takes a lot of effort
and persistence
to get a heavy object
rolling.
But once it is rolling,
even a little,
it is vastly easier
to keep it rolling.

I was surprised
that even our DJ,
Sharu,
felt the effort involved
in moving new dancers
through their inertia
and into flow.
He was spent from pushing,
pulling, coaxing.

But because of my initial connection
with Jay,
my 'first follower'...
Because he joined me,
joined with me,
I was inspired
to continue inviting connection
all night long.

Yes, it took a lot of effort and energy.
But that first "yes" allowed me
to tap into a limitless Source
of love and generosity
that sustained me all night long.

Jay,
you gave my offering legitimacy,
credibility.
You didn't hold back.
You lost yourself,
and found exuberance and joy
in the simple act
of connection.

You made it safe
for others
to step through their inertia
and play.

And what a night.
Wasn't it a blast?
Transformative,
and transforming.

What might happen
when you (Jay)
bring in the next wave
of followers?

Awesome to imagine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8amMCVAJQ

---harmony Gates 10/4/11

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