St Patrick loved him some proselytizing. What is proselytizing, you don't ask?
According to our friends at Wikipedia:
"Proselytism is the practice of attempting to convert people to another opinion, usually another religion. The word proselytism is derived ultimately from the Greek language prefix 'pros' (towards) and the verb 'erchomai' (to come). Historically in the New Testament, the word proselyte denoted a person who had converted to the Jewish religion. Though the word proselytism was originally tied to Christianity, it is also used to refer to other religions' attempts to convert people to their beliefs or even any attempt to convert people to another point of view, religious or not. Today, the connotations of the word proselytism are often negative but this article will use the word neutrally to refer to any attempts to convert a person or people to another faith."
Big words give me a brain ache.
As you know, I am not one to usually proseltyze about things. I think people should like what they like and keep it to themselves. It's just no one's business what you like. Case closed.
Wow.
No house fell on me after that crock of crap.
I proselytize about pretty much everything--my favorite toothpaste, dog, music, carrot, charity, color, taste, texture, event, friend, movie country and underwear. Yes, I am passionate about toothpaste and underwear. Not toothpaste in the underwear, mind you.
So what is this proselytizing?
It's sharing your passion. Sometimes being a maven. Letting others know about stuff you love just so they can love it, too.
In honour of that crazy-go-nuts charismatic snake driving charmer, I offer three things I want you to love like I love.
Amy Winehouse, "Rehab". Billie Holiday, Phil Spector, the voice of a 300 lb Soul diva, Chrissie Hynde's hair and eyes and a quart of whiskey in a blender. Utter joy.
click here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD5sahXoj0U
Sarah Silverman, Jesus is Magic. A sexy, funny, talented equal opportunity offender, everytime I watch her I laugh til I hurt.
"When God gives you AIDS, and he does... make lemonAIDS".
click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40qTXlNJj9s
And of course, AIDS/LifeCycle. That's here.
click here: http://www.aidslifecycle.org/4147
Now, how about you?
What are you passionate about? Lighten up, laugh. Share your Self with the world.
Extend outward, connect.
Happy Saint Patty's Day.
