The Mosaic Man

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September 25, 2014 a project of ServiceSpace We are mosaics. Pieces of light, love, history, stars...Glued together with magic and music and words. - Anita Krizzan - The Mosaic Man "I am homeless for 25 years, at the mercy of my talent," says Jim Power. Jim found a creative outlet in creating hand-crafted mosaic artwork that he started posting on lampposts in Lower Manhattan's Eastside. Jim's creativity transformed the streets into the "Mosaic Trail." The art, a passion close to his heart, connected Jim to his inner voice. The "Mosaic Trail" became his purpose, his expression of self. The stories in Jim's mosaics provided an identity for people in the Eastside. When the city threatened to destroy his work, the community rallied around Jim to protect the "mosaic trail," now a legacy for the residents. Listen to Jim Power's story as the Mosaic Man... { read more } Be The Change Take up an activity you enjoy, and perform it with consistency. Share your passion with others. Your impact may inspire and encourage them to pursue their own talents. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News 15 Serious Games Aiming to Change the World The Beautiful Fragility of Language A Moving Letter from Fiona Apple 10 Creative Rituals To Learn From 6 Habits of Highly Grateful People What School Doesn't Teach You: How To Learn Maya Angelou On Resilience and Children Because I'm Happy DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 149,407 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More