A few years ago, I read a quote from a book written by an author I won’t mention the name of.  (Don’t get me wrong, I’d love to, but I’d have plenty of friends scratching their heads, wondering why I’d read a book written by ‘that guy.’  Or worse, freaking out that I’d “endorse” him by publicly writing that I enjoyed the book.  Anyway…that’s a rabbit trail, and I don’t like rabbits.  Please, save the magic/rabbit jokes…I’ve heard them before.)

The quote went on to inspire a thought for me, and it’s something that has inspired much of what I share when performing live shows.  The basic thought is this…  

Jesus Christ did not come to this earth just to save us from our sins. He came to rescue us from meaninglessness.

That concept changed my thinking a lot, and transformed the way I live here on this earth.  I mean, we can of course focus on some sort of “ticket” to heaven, and what we’re saved from, but as my friend Shaun Groves so beautifully stated once, I’d rather focus on what I’m saved for.

I have been rescued from meaninglessness.  What else is there worth living for?  I have zero interest in just going through the motions.

A few years ago, I started putting together a Vaudeville inspired variety show.  We ended up calling it “Sens de Vie.”  Sens de Vie is French for “Meaning of Life.”  Vaudeville, I discovered while researching, was based on a French word, and came out of France. It made for a tour and show name that was a little more creative than just “The Meaning of Life Tour.”  It also didn’t scream, “Hey, come see our how and let us preach at you,” even though we wouldn’t do that anyway.

It’s by far my most favorite show to perform.  It’s a two-hour theatrical production with two other guest acts, and it’s far better than anything I could perform simply on my own.  And my favorite part of the show is taking 5-10 minutes out of the second half to sit down and share with the audience part of my discovery of the true meaning of life, and how I have been “rescued from meaninglessness.”

In the past two years, we’ve had the opportunity to do the show about 20 times. I’m blown away that 15 of those shows had sold out crowds, and almost all of them concluded with a standing ovation.  Those ovations were not for me, but for the experience created by the combined efforts of the 10 cast and crew that make Sens de Vie possible!  That’s a big deal, considering the struggles we’ve had trying to see our vision come to fruition. (I wrote about those struggles and failures here.)

Tomorrow marks the beginning of our next tour of Sens de Vie, beginning in Dexter, MO.  Over the next 3 weeks, we’ll be performing the show 7 times, and if we come anywhere near your area, you do NOT want to miss it.  It’s fun for the entire family, and it could be your last chance to catch this show in its current form! (We’re doing a new tour this fall.)

Take 30 seconds out of your schedule right now to check our tour schedule, and see if we’re coming to a city near you. This Spring’s run of the show includes the hilarious antics and incredible talent of my friend, and world champion circus performer, DonB! Also joining us are my friends and Hollywood Recording Artists, Everlife.  They’ve toured with acts like Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers, and have been writing some songs lately that have blown me away.  You’ll love their new stuff, especially live!

I’d love to meet YOU out on the road!  Hope to see you soon!

Tags: donB, Everlife, harris iii, illusionist, jonas brothers, meaning of life, miley cyrus, Sens de Vie, Shaun Groves, Tour, vaudeville

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