THE DREAM ZONE |
with Lauri Quinn Loewenberg
I came upon a dead woman in a white wedding dress, who I did not know. She was in a wooded area. Then the police arrived but it was as if I was invisible to them. Next I was in a white room with my 5-year-old son and the dead woman was following me from room to room. They did not hurt us but just kept following us. There were also close-up shots of their faces, which I cannot seem to stop thinking about. Please help!
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Sometimes, it's just nice to express gratitude for the talent we have in our town. I love that Tom Jones visits here several times a year. I love the legend of Elvis. It's fabulous that the ongoing standard shows here are enjoyable and I really get a tickle out of running into a performer, newscaster or journalist at the grocery store.
Most of the stars we enjoy on the Strip honed their skills not only as artistic talents but also as shameless self-promoters. These people enjoy applause, attention and a well-deserved income, but also experience the burden of criticism and envy. Performers anywhere—and especially Las Vegas—work diligently to get to where they are. Even if a performance on a particular evening might be rote for the entertainer, it's still enjoyable for the audience.
The talent is actually the least important aspect on the path to success. Even mediocre performers are famous simply because they were persistent enough to follow what they knew would bring their life meaning.
Some of our stars earned the right to become truly "actualized," which is to say they are at the pinnacle of their career and can either coast toward retirement or explore the path beyond their initial goal of success. All the basic aspects of their lives are covered and material comfort is assured. Each has earned the right to be exactly who and where they are without puckering up for anyone's butt anymore. This is true power: the ability to do what you were born to do and embrace a destiny created by you, for you, and about you.
If you asked a famous person whether it was all worth it, most would tell you that they utilized all their talent, favors and resourcefulness and that it was indeed worth it. The secret to their success is they had nothing to lose by trying and everything (accomplishment, personal regard and confidence) to lose if they did not. Those well-known names came to be through a series of small victories along the way, proving time and again they were up to the task.
We tend to forget sometimes that celebrities are human and it was through their own grit and focus that they made their lives into success stories. Our expectations of those who've "made it" are more critical—especially when the celebrity's philosophy or opinion differs from our own. Rejoice instead, that they represent an example of a self-realized dream and regardless of their personal propensities, disposition or attitude, they've earned the acclaim they enjoy.
The singers, impressionists, magicians and comedians who provide us pause from the stresses of our own lives deserve accolades from Las Vegas locals. They create a wonderful respite from the daily grind and help form our colorful landscape. Our economy is buoyed by their contributions and the variety offered in such a small geographic area is staggering. Every star you can imagine eventually visits Las Vegas. With a little planning (or connections), you can see the most wonderful shows and performances.
The next time you run into one of our Vegas stars, send them the mental blessing they deserve. Bravo, kudos and accolades for a job well done!
Mona Van Joseph is a licensed professional in the psychic arts through the city of Las Vegas. Her live, local radio show, "Psychic Views," airs 10 a.m. Saturdays on Hot Talk 1140-AM, and she appears Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. on Fox-5 News. E-mail questions to [email protected].