April 26th, 2010
what's your wisdom?
All of My Days from Kate Swoboda on Vimeo.
When I made this video, it was after a period of sadness that had been really tough to wrestle with. When I was making the video, one of the questions that guided me was “What’s your wisdom?” with “What can you say you know for sure?” coming in as a close second. I consider asking these questions to be a sort of tool that is used during hard times. “Okay, I have no idea what to do about ABC. But what’s my wisdom? What tools do I have? What can I say I know for sure?”
This isn’t about speaking THE truth, some kind of absolute–just yours.
I’m working on a new video, and this time, I’d like to open up those questions a bit more, and include you.
What’s your wisdom?
Big, small, whatever–what’s your wisdom?
If you’d like to participate, here are the details:
1.) Please upload a picture to your Flickr account or website–upload it in some way that I can download it. VERY IMPORTANT: Please don’t email anything directly to me as an attachment.
2.) Come here, to this entry, and post in the comments. Post a link to the picture you’d like me to use, as well as your bit or bits of wisdom. Keep the bits to just a sentence or two at most.
3.) Another option: Email me with the link to the picture (again, please don’t send any attachments; they will be deleted by my spam catcher) and share your wisdom. Put “WISDOM” in the subject line of the email.
When will the video be ready? I’d like to receive everything by May 1st, and then start putting things together and hopefully have it ready by May 7th.
How will I get credited in the video? I’ll put your picture and words together, and use a first name last initial format. I.e., “Quote here,” — Kate S.
I’m so genuinely excited to see what people send through. Many of my Courageous Year participants will be participating in this project! If this idea resonates with you, please pass along the link! I’d really love to see as many people participate as possible. Can you imagine the kind of video that we would collectively create, what a wonderful lift it could be for any of us, or for someone else, to view on a rough day?
~ ~ You matter. ~ ~ Your voice deserves to be heard. ~ ~ You are courageous. ~ ~
April 26th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
http://www.meggywang.com/files/gimgs/6_img2870.jpg
There is nothing without a resolution.
April 26th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Oh, I love it!!!
April 26th, 2010 at 9:50 pm
I am determined to always remember that every moment IS a choice. From that place, I can decide what choice I make to powerfully move forward.
Link to photo: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2124170&l=c4519d21a8&id=616835860
(it’s the portrait you took of me at the first Next Step in Nov. ’08)
April 27th, 2010 at 8:27 am
Unconditional love can heal ANYTHING.
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/photo.php?pid=308069&op=1&o=global&view=global&subj=1255405319&id=1565554896
April 27th, 2010 at 8:30 am
Sorry…though my link did not completely…LINK (I have no idea why)…if you copy and paste the ENTIRE thing, it does go to the photo of Marcy and me. Again, sorry…
April 27th, 2010 at 8:38 am
I am not, nor ever have been afraid to try…to fly.
http://diddebdoit.blogspot.com/2010/04/jump.html
April 27th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Sometimes love is just BEing together.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jadynsenior/4558110001/
What a wonderful video, Kate! Thanks for lifting my spirits today.
Above is my contribution for the new video. I am really enjoying your blog!
April 27th, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Oh, Kate, what a beautiful video. I just cried my eyes out. It is so lovely, so heart-felt, so genuine and so true. Thank you thank you thank you for sharing your wisdom.
April 28th, 2010 at 9:38 am
You are contagious (and that’s a good thing)!
http://twitpic.com/1hlt12/
April 28th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
The answer is always within. When I allow my heart to be completely open, when I am quiet enough, when I have done the work to release to make room, and then I ask God and the Universe I will find the answer within. Each and every time. -Joy H
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43205168@N06/4024009228/
April 28th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/46785982@N04/4561611029/
The beauty and the answers are within all of us, we simply have to take time and listen, be, and follow our heart. That is the root to truely being.
April 28th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Surprise inside! Open it up.
vert
http://www.flickr.com/photos/artyowza/4562276334/
or horiz
http://www.flickr.com/photos/artyowza/4561645987/
April 28th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
Crack yourself up!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/artyowza/4562276172/in/photostream/
April 28th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
Look for fun!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/artyowza/4561646171/in/photostream/
April 28th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Opps!
I’d like to be listed as artyowza ( not Rebecca S.)
April 29th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
Ohmigosh. I am starting to put this together, guys, and I am getting weepy! I LOVE all that you are sharing!!!
April 29th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Can you add this drawing (wisdom included)?
http://www.andygetstoplay.com/2009/08/13/overwhelming-challenge/
April 29th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/donabumgarner/3088366772/in/set-72157603860032190/
The antidote for a bad day is a good pair of boots.
April 29th, 2010 at 11:13 pm
Another cool opportunity to get a handle on my own thoughts *and* share them. Thank you.
Here’s my wisdom: If I remember I don’t have to do everything at once, I only need to pick one small thing and actually do it, then I really can do anything.
Here’s a link to my blog post with my photo: http://wordcolors.blogspot.com/2010/04/my-wisdom.html
April 30th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Love is all around – it’s just a matter of noticing it.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4550188346_8afe325e4e_m.jpg
April 30th, 2010 at 11:12 am
Kate,
Here is a link to my Flickr site with two photos for the project. Thanks so much for creating this! I can’t wait to see the video!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sparkleblue/sets/72157623963681878/
April 30th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
My wisdom is: it is the most difficult to be true to oneself…and the only choice one has.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/48225364@N04/4566439608/
April 30th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
Here’s my photo: http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs496.ash1/27093_425888153367_500818367_5245860_5178007_n.jpg
There’s no such thing as “failure” or being “right” if you stay true to your uniquity.
(Sidenote: I asked “What do you know?” on my blog weeks ago & it got some kick-ass responses. Feel free to peruse if you’d like!: http://tinyurl.com/22tgxye)
Great project, Kate! Can’t wait to see it!
April 30th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeroldssis/4320665427/in/set-72157623200149315/ My wisdom: “Nurturing the good in this world is nothing short of a privilege”. So excited to see the video!