If I Could, I Would Learn . . .

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If I Could, I Would Learn . . .

If I could, I would learn . . .

How would you finish this sentence? “If I Could, I would learn . . .” Most people, I suppose, would finish this sentence with a desire to learn something that would make them happier or healthier. Would you finish the sentence with a wish to accomplish something you’d held in your heart for many years? Perhaps, even something from childhood. Or, perhaps one might finish this phrase with that New Year’s resolution one makes every year.

What if you had the opportunity to broadcast your dream — your wish — your desire to possibly 3 million people or more? What if you could place your dream on a giant billboard in one of the most fascinating cities in the world? Well, guess what? You can. It is possible! No. It will not cost you a cent.

Yesterday, as I walked down Broadway, (in New York City) I looked up as I passed the American Bible Society building. There is a huge electronic billboard on the front of the building. On the billboard, I saw the statement, “If I could, I would learn. . .” At first, there was no continuation, just a blank space following those words.

Then, like magic, a word appeared in the space. The word was “Patience”. It then read, “If I could, I would learn Patience”. A few seconds later, it read, “If I could, I would learn to love all aspects of me”. Then, “If I could, I would learn how to use chopsticks.” And then, “. . . To play the fiddle.” And, on, and on, every few seconds.

It took a little while for me to grasp what was happening. I saw a number where one could text their own ending to that statement. So, as I stood there, I texted, “sing as great as Whitney”. Within a few seconds, I saw my words appear on that electronic billboard.

People walking by looked up and pondered for a second or two before they moved on.

I thought that was pretty cool.

I believe that thoughts and words are powerful. That is why, I believe, it is important to be aware of what we say and be mindful of what we think.

Therefore, I like the idea of one being able to broadcast their words — their thoughts out into the world. It’s another way of sending out good vibrations. This billboard can also serve as a giant prayer board.

No matter where you are in the world, you can text or tweet your wish or dream and broadcast it out to millions.

Text what you ‘would learn, if you could’ here: 917-512-7773 or tweet at #scriptoria.

American Bible Society / Museum of Biblical Art

1865 Broadway at 61st Street

New York, NY 10023

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