I love to dance. Am I good at it? Does it matter? Recently I met friends at a local dive for live music and beer. Walking into the dark bar brought waves of nostalgia from school days in New Orleans, back when eighteen was the legal drinking age and still we used fake IDs. Ah, to reminisce about those days gone by.
Better yet, make some good old days right here, right now. I remembered my mom’s words as I dragged reluctant friends to the dance floor: people only watch the good dancers. Unless you dance like Elaine (Seinfeld reference), you can feel free to move to your own groove while shutting down the ever-mumbling ego who loves to warn about losing face or worse, exposing the real you. So? Chances are, NO ONE is watching. But if they are, give an extra flail of the hand or bump of the hip, just for them. Sure, there’s a chance you’ll be a topic of ridicule, but it is more likely you’ll inspire others to let loose their inner Elaine. Tell your ego and any gawking onlookers, this is the real me, deal with it! Dance on and create new memories every chance you get.
Quote of the Week…
“Christmas is a tonic for our souls. It moves us to think of others rather than of ourselves. It directs our thoughts to giving.” B.C. Forbes, 1880 – 1955
Delight in the Light…
Yesterday was Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, and yet, it falls during the season of light; candles in various faith traditions flicker amidst strings of bulbs adorning houses and trees. While my family celebrates the birth of the Christ Child (in faith-based as well as commercial traditions), I appreciate and respect other…
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