Who You Are...

"THE ATTITUDE YOU HAVE AS A PARENT IS WHAT YOUR KIDS WILL LEARN FROM MORE THAN WHAT YOU TELL THEM. THEY DON'T REMEMBER WHAT YOU TRY TO TEACH THEM, THEY REMEMBER WHAT YOU ARE."

--JIM HENSON

One of my very favorite books is "It's Not Easy Being Green.". It's a collection of quotes from Muppet creator Jim Henson, and those closest to him. His family, friends and coworkers shared what they loved best about him. This particular quote (which I didn't read in the book), I think is ingenious, because it's gentle, and to the point, but it's honesty cuts right through. His creations endure today, and many others Jim himself would be very proud of, I think. Who knew that a certain pig and frog would become such enduring icons? (I'm a fan of Beaker, The Sweedish Chef, and the two old guys Waldorf and Statler) :).

Anyway, Mr. Henson once said that the Muppets always needed to maintain a certain innocence about them. (He said this is why so many people loved them, and why they endured). Jim Henson was a creative genius I think, who was taken from us way too soon. He took a green coat from his mother's closet and two ping pong balls, and created an empire that has stretched all over the world. His creature shops have given us characters and props from countless memorable films; and to me, what's more amazing is the awesome list of celebrities that have worked with the characters straight out of Mr. Henson's imagination. Awesome! :)

CHALLENGE: Try something you consider to be creative. Especially, if you aren't sure you can pull it off. Try it...and see what happens! *Note: Be safe! Get instruction and supervision where necessary. But try something creative! :). Blog about it!...I'm sure the rest of us would love to see it too!