Commitment

With Tania as she promotes her art To those that know me, it is no secret that I like sports. When the Olympics roll around I find a new sense of fascination in watching competitions I otherwise pay very little attention to. There is so much on the line for these athletes who make it their lives to be in this moment. I find great metaphors for life and for my work in watching how these athletes deal with the pressure that they are under in representing their nation. The scrutiny of the judges, broadcasters and spectators as well as the demands that they put upon their bodies to perform at the highest of calibers. Few will stand on the podiums but I walk away with admiration for all of these people that have the will to press through the demands, the risks, and the possibility of public international humiliation. I even find inspiration in the commercials. Consider this Olympic themed script from a Powerade advertisement: “Now here’s the reality of it. You don’t want to be