Did you know, Jim Henson, the voice and creator of Kermit the Frog, had a childhood dream to pursue his first love. We all assume that his first love involved the design and creation of puppets, but it was not. His first love was all things related to television. His legacy was birthed from his desire to be involved in the world of television.
Today is Jim Henson’s Birthday. Happy Happy birthday to a visionary, trendsetter, master creative and collaborator!
What does the legacy of Jim Henson teach us?
1- Dare to dream. Take the risk. Pursue your passion. His unique story is evidence that sometimes you just need to take the first step towards your dream, then enjoy the adventure.
2- Age can’t be the reason you refuse to move. Jim created Kermit the Frog in high school. You’re never too old or too young to begin moving towards your passion. So get to the root. Be emotionally honest with yourself and reveal what’s really holding you back. Is it fear? Low Self-Esteem? Comparison? There is POWER in awareness. Once you know your enemy you can equip yourself to fight and overcome.
3- Embrace and nurture your inner child. Life tends to dim our light and destroy our natural ability to imagine and dream. Our experiences sometime cause us to simply exist amidst the pressure and expectations of others. But we forget to actually live. When you give your child a gift, they rip it open, then play with the wrapping paper, completely ignoring what’s in the box. Why is the wrapping paper more interesting? Because the crumbled paper that they hold in their little hands has endless possibilities. They can mold it, shape it, feel it, hear it, and sometimes even taste it. Let’s forget what’s in the box and get back to playing with the wrapping paper. Forgive, live again, love again, play again!
So, if age ain’t nothing but a number and you are the author of your life story, your story begins now! So what’s the move? I can’t wait to read all about it.
💕Gwen
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