Have you ever noticed that after you make a decision to do something, oh, let’s say write a play, that things start to happen that will lead you to the successful completion of your goal or decision? Whatever you call it: beginners luck, your reticular activator (that’s the fancy name for the filter that’s between your subconscious mind and your conscious mind. You buy a red Toyota Camry and suddenly you start seeing red Toyota Camrys everywhere. Pregnant women notice other pregnant women. That’s the sort of thing your reticular activator makes you aware of.) or the Law of Attraction, something happens that seems to “aid” you in attaining your goals.
For example, last Friday, after dropping my daughters off at the home of one of their classmates for a birthday party, I turned on National Public Radio. I rarely listen to NPR. What did I hear? “Jihad: The Musical is an explosive hit at the arts festival in Edinburgh.” During NPR’s All Things Considered broadcast they were talking about a play that’s a big hit at the Edinburgh Arts Festival … the largest arts festival in the world … gives amateur theater productions and stand-up comedians a chance to make a name for themselves.
According to NPR, one of this year’s big hits has been an American production called “Jihad:The Musical.” The show has received rave reviews from audiences. But, if you’re hell bent on political correctness this probably isn’t a play that you’d want to go see. If you’d be offended by a chorus line of high-kicking women in pink burqas, singing “I Wanna Be Like Osama” you’re better off seeing something like “A Chorus Line” or George Bernard Shaw’s beloved play “Pygmalion.” Which, I understand is now playing on Broadway.
My point of all of this? Inspiration and ideas are all around us. We just have to look for them. Who knows, the next Broadway hit may be on the front page of tomorrows newspaper.
