A Man Hugged Me and Cried Today

A man cried today because of me. He also hugged me, he was in his late 60's or early 70's. I bought a painting from him, well, I commissioned a painting from him. He does not use computers or cell phones, he will not read this.

The amount was substantial; but, I rarely buy anything for myself, I wanted art and he is an artist. He has not made any art in a couple of decades, I convinced him to do one for me. He gave me a gift today, a numbered print worth almost half of what I am paying him for mine. It was not requested and not expected. He told me how my commission had invigorated him to make art again. Do you understand what the felt like? Do you know what it means to reinvigorate an older man, to see him cry when discuss art with him, to discuss passion?

I have a couple of really crazy beliefs. One is that you can never lend money and expect to get it back, that is a blessing and should not be expected. Another is "Do the right thing for the right reason". I told you I am insane. I also believe in paying a worker his due and I believe that every second is an opportunity to make someone else's day. I told you, completely insane thoughts.

For my new found friend Zuma Dogg, God is in heaven and all is right with the world. We are always exactly where we are supposed to be, when we are there, it is our chance to make choices and define ourselves. Be well kiddies, things are in motion and end games are always the most interesting. Be well.