Cirque du Soleil

By the time this weekend rolled around I was eager to get out after being cooped up all week due to such frigid weather. With my “other half” in town visiting, we thought it’d be a nice change of pace to do something out of the ordinary. That is when we decided to purchase tickets to Cirque du Soleil’s show, OVO, in Frisco and man was it worth it!

For those of you who don’t know, Cirque du Soleil is a “multifaceted creative force” where strange characters lead you through unbelievable sets and surreal atmospheres to the sound of entrancing music. From acrobatic performances and dance to dexterity and grace, Cirque du Soleil stands on the dividing line between reality and fantasy as it takes you into unknown worlds. With 20 different shows around the world, they draw inspiration from all sorts of cultures to “extend the boundaries of the imagination and blur the lines between artistic disciplines.”

At a glance, Cirque du Soleil is a Quebec based company that came about in 1984 and since then has thrived to “evoke the imagination, invoke the senses and provoke the emotions” of people all around the world. Starting out with only 73 people, the company’s employees and artists have now grown to an astounding 4,000. Such talent represents over 40 nationalities and speaks 25 different languages. With 100 million spectators since 1984, I had to see for myself what the buzz was all about.

Built on values and convictions, Cirque du Soleil ensures limitless possibilities by placing creativity at the core of all its happenings. Such creation on track, artists and creators are given the freedom to bring their most incredible dreams to life. This reminds me a lot of my own values, because I often find myself surrounded with creativity.

After seeing this original show it opened a new door in my mind. I mean some of the stunts these select performers display look literally impossible. It gives a whole new meaning to “anything is possible”. I am so attracted to these acts because of the originality, the talent it takes and most importantly it illuminates my imaginary sector of the brain. The Cirque du Soleil has given me a much more creative and inspirational side. It has come to set my goals much higher than ever before and has made the unreachable reachable. This charismatic story gets the crowd involved and keeps the viewers on their toes. Like I said before, I’ve seen it first hand and am a witness to the positive outcomes of taking the time to see it. After seeing the show I felt rejuvenated, like I could do anything in this world; reach any goal and overcome any obstacle.

Sad to say, but lately my motivation has been lacking. Thanks to the Cirque Corporation I have arose from my slump and have found inspiration to get back in touch with my creative and intellectual side.