And Then Comes the Turn

SoulPancake - "We make stuff that matters."

You've might have heard of this company.  The videos published are, more often than not, extremely creative.  Some are hysterical and some are quite deep.  Some - well, nobody manages to make a splash every time!

But on a number of occasions, they make you stop in your tracks and think. These thought provoking videos delve into cultural questions, psychological experiments and even discussions of death.

This particular 2014 SoulPancake video is based on a movement to encourage government sponsored preschool.  Of course, like absolutely everything in our culture today, voices are loud and angry on both sides of the issue.

I'm not advocating any political position.  This is a personal blog about living in Christ and as such, no political opinions are offered. I'm including it here because this one cut deep for some reason.

The kids are all excited.  They're smiling and bubbly and are more than happy to discuss their favorite activities.  And then comes the turn. It shows up at one minute ten seconds into this 2 minute video called, The View From 3 Feet Up.

Catalyst

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”  Mahatma Gandhi

This is a quote we see all the time.  I've read that these famous words might not be Gandhi's actual words, though.  In either case, the point is made. We can be a catalyst for change.

In at least 3 recent conversations, I've discussed Soul Pancake. Since it has apparently been on my mind, I thought I'd share a couple of their videos.  These people are amazingly clever, creative and intelligent.  

They have the ability to evoke strong emotions through their work.  I've laughed.  I've cheered.  I've cried.  No matter the emotional result, there is always a thought-provoking core which is evident in each production.