I was thinking back over the past few years if there is one special thing that touched me in the most unique way, and I didn't have to think for long about it. It is the flash mob song and/or dance scene. It thrills me like nothing else! All of a sudden, people burst into song or start dancing. It usually starts with one or a few performers, and builds and builds with more and more coming on board to join in. It just lights up the faces of everybody watching, and many join in to participate even if they don't know the routine.

This is phenomenal to me, and I love it! Reaching out to so many through joy, spreading joy, what a wonderful way to make someone's day. What a beautiful way to show how people can come together and have fun, be creative, express themselves through the arts. It instills a feeling of unity, of hope, of love, of feeling alive and being so thankful for it.

I've watched dozens of flash mob routines from around the world where thousands of people participated, and the feeling of the performers and the reaction of the audience is always the same---surprise, pure joy and gratitude. Nothing is expected in return for the performance. Of course, I'm sure the performers hope the public will enjoy their show.