According to Andy Warhol, every person is granted ‘15 minutes of fame‘ during their lifetime.
Is this 15 minutes in front of the multitudes on an epic world stage; portraying an image’ playing a part that is never meant to last or chasing the material dreams of society, which just as quickly fades to black?
Or is it those moments in your life when you make a stand for what is right. You make a decision to fight and turn away from the seductive pull of self-absorption and self-love. To turn from evil and the lure of what society tells us will make us loved, popular and rich. To sacrifice and to love no matter what the cost. The moments in between the events in our lives when we slow down and extend a helping hand, a smile or a hello.
The true moments of eternal fame can happen more than once and so often occur when no one is watching, except perhaps a gathering of angels who applaud and cheer unseen by us in this world’s physical realm!
From the DC Talk song ~ “What if I Stumble”
Is this one for the people, is this one for the Lord? Do I simply serenade for things I must afford?
I believe we find our true significance not in what we do as much as in how what we do impacts others. Your 15 minutes of fame only matters if it in someway touches others and makes a difference in the lives of others. I so often struggle with the silence that often accompanies the moments following the posting of my art whether a drawing, painting or writings. I must remind myself that whatever talent I possess is a gift I have been given not to make me famous, but to share it all with others.
One of my biggest joys comes in those moments when my daughter wants to stand next to me at the drawing table and create her own ‘masterpiece’ cause that is what daddy does. The impact of our daily actions we may never know while in this life, but will live on long after us as the effects ripple forever into eternity.
If it is true and each person gets 15 minutes of fame, (I believe we get the opportunity not just once but over and over again) then it is our obligation and duty to not waste it. Ever aware of the importance of each individual life and the impact we have on others especially those closest to us such as family and friends who we so often take for granted, as CS Lewis wrote:
“There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal. But it is with immortals whom we joke with, work with, marry, snub and exploit – immortal horrors or everlasting splendors.”
Are you loving deliberately, doing the next right thing, speaking life and positively impacting others?
It is my intention to leave this world better than I found it. To touch hearts. To be an agent for positive change in the lives of others. This is why I make so much effort to affect change in my own life. How can I help others if I do not know how to take care of myself? Whether we like it or not we lead by example. Our 15 minutes may be as simple as inspiring a lost soul to choose a healing path to finding themselves. And we may never know that we did it. … This is a thought-provoking and meaningful piece. Thank you for sharing and congratulations on your ability to inspire your daughter. May your 15 minutes with her last forever. 😉
Thank you Dorothy! You too are an inspiration, I love your posts and your commitment to better yourself and the lives of others. We are all influencing people whether we realize it or not, the question is how? Thank you for stopping by and commenting! Have a blessed day!