“Effortless is a myth” Roger Federer recently said this during commencement speech and it struck a chord with me.
What you see on the surface of these pictures is me in my happy place, surrounded by curious minds who just finished learning about a different way of living through an incredibly fun mix of movement and stories.
What you don’t see are the years of fine-tuning the craft. I often have absolutely no information about the participants of a workshop I am about to conduct. I don’t know if it will be 5 people or 50; will they be toddlers or adults; will they be open to trying something new?
All I know is that I have to provide them with an experience that they will not only remember for a long time but will also propel them into the world of exploring different cultures.
It might seem effortless to an audience member but in reality, it takes years of trial and error and hard work to get to this point.
Here’s to all the educators, cultural or otherwise, in relentlessly working to improve their craft and making it seem effortless. Do not let anyone lower the value of your work because *you* made it look easy.
Watch the entire speech here.
