It seems like a quiet time with the
10 Cents to Millions Project but behind the scenes both Eunice and I have
been very active with different ventures. For me it was both challenging
and at the same time a great learning experience. I was pushed to
over come one of my limitations. Public speaking wasn’t my cup of tea
for many years. Coming up with different excuses to avoid speaking in front of
a group was a scape way for me to remain in my comfort zone. A few months
ago I was invited to deliver a one day seminar about my Art therapy
workshops in Dusseldorf, along with my childhood friend who
is a Psychologist. I accepted the invitation and for the
first time wasn't thinking about stage fright. The seminar took place
in September in Dusseldorf with a wonderful group of people. I
was vulnerable on the day but I embraced it and accepted my
discomfort, and went on stage regardless.
The question that may cross your mind is
how l tackled my fear? For the first time I stopped thinking about being
perfect or delivering a flawless speech.
Accepting my vulnerability gave me
the courage to speak from my heart, share my story, and talk about the
power of self-expression through Art.
Such a great learning and
sharing experience exhilarated me to plan more seminars and workshops
on how Art as a powerful medium can bridge between conscious and
unconscious mind, and how it can enhance our emotional, spiritual, cognitive
and physical well-being.
The seminar went well and drew loads of
interest followed by a larger seminar in Tehran during mid November,
and now it’s going to take place in Melbourne.
I was also fortunate to spend
sometime in the nature, connect to our mother earth, and
appreciate it all over again. I had the opportunity to be at her service for
sometime!!
Back to our 10 Cents to Millions
Project, as you may all know we are on our $6,553.60 target after our
succeeding previous step. This project could never have happened without
your help, supports and participations. Please share your ideas for our next
step. Drop your awesome comments in our FB page, and tell us what we should do
to hit our next target.
By Mojan Javadi.
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| With some of the audience at the end of the Dusseldorf Seminar |
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