Allison - Magic Happens

Years ago when I saw the Vagina Monologues on stage I knew that I was witnessing something revolutionary. When the Vagina Monologues showed up on HBO, I quickly taped it and made everyone one I know watch it (whether they wanted to or not!). As I have watched both Eve and V-day grow, I find myself in deep admiration of the power that one woman is capable of. One woman brought 1000's of us together at the Superdome to celebrate V-day and SuperLove. One woman with a big vision. It was awe inspiring to sit inside that vision where we were all ignited into our own visions of what is possible. I know that the world will be a better place because of what happened this past weekend in New Orleans.

I was deeply touched by the people of New Orleans. A very vagina friendly town! They were so real. It seems they have truly grown stronger in the face of such intense circumstances. Women who lost everything but still had hope. In the superdome I found myself drawn back in time to those days where thousands of people were stranded in this place. As my thoughts tried to find themselves back in that time, I couldn't help but be drawn into the moment where what was happening in the superdome was this massive movement based on compassion and love. After being in that space, I feel hopeful about all that is possible and know that that is where I want to focus my energy and attention.

We were only there for two days but took in a lifetime of information. I have a vague memory of getting on the bus, but I'm not sure that I ever did or ever will get off the bus!