Unconscious Mating

We went to see the Gazillion Bubble Show which was performed by Ana Fang (who won the Guinness book of World Records for getting the most people inside a bubble)!  One thing I really liked is that it made you feel that in the pursuit of passion, success is possible.  I imagined what a lot of parents would say if their adult son or daughter said, ‘Mom, I love bubbles and want to make them my life’s work.’ Many would encourage it to remain a hobby, others would discourage the idea as crazy and some might even send their child to a therapist! While it is a parent’s job to ground, protect and prepare their child for independence, sometimes parental fears instill limiting beliefs in children that stifle their passions and their scope of possibility.

Interestingly, children are the opposite before they become socialized. A child in the audience behind me was watching these miraculous bubbles and said to her dad, ‘Daddy, I can do that when we get home. I can do it!’ It reminded me of how my mom would take me to the museum when I was little and I’d look at some of the modern art painting  (for what seemed like one million years) and say, ‘I can do that!’ Now of course I could not ‘do that’ because I did not have the experience and mastery but children do have the energy, excitement and sense of possibility to try anything and that is great!

The Fangs are living examples of making a bizarre dream a reality.  They probably have toiled many years perfecting their knowledge and showmanship with bubbles and today they have their own show in NY and are touring internationally. They were on Oprah and many popular shows.

During the recession (a time of scarcity) it’s important to remember that dreams are possible if we work really hard and are consistently passionate about their fruition and value.

At the end of the show there are lazar lights and bubbles everywhere. Half the audience is kids and they are all jumping everywhere trying to catch the bubbles. It is a magical scene that takes you back to that childlike state of experiencing joy and creation in every moment.

Now would this be a good first date? Personally, I think it’s one she’d never forget! It is definitely something that neither of you have ever seen before. And it could be inspiring for the reasons I’ve mentioned.

Is there a downside? It isn’t cheap. Although my husband enjoyed it, he pointed out that most people might not say, ‘$90 tickets (for two) to see some beautiful bubbles? Sign me up!’ He also said that most people would go to this show to bring a kid and see the excitement on their faces. They might not go as two adults. In fact, many audience reviewers said it wasn’t worth the ticket price but that it would have been fun for $20 a ticket.

While I agree with thse comments, and I think the structure of the show was a bit cheesy, if you can afford it and want an original experience-I still say go! It’ll get you out of your somber cubicle and your head and it might return you to a state of wonder and fun where anything is possible. It will make you smile and will might remind you that with hard work, initiative and passion your dreams could come true too.

My Best in Love,

Paulette

http://www.mydatingschool.com

                        Related Links:

http://www.gazillionbubbleshow.com/about.htm

http://www3.timeoutny.com/newyork/kids/blog/2008/07/17/review-the-gazillion-bubble-show/

http://www.nytheatre.com/nytheatre/gazi4785.htm

http://www.backstage.com/bso/news_reviews/nyc/review_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003549785