Dear Reader,
Earlier this week, I rented space at a dance studio just to go in and play. I haven’t done that in a long time, but as you may have read in an earlier post, I often start my day by dancing in the living room, where I maneuver around the coffee table, desk, and chairs. I thought that with the freedom of more space, I might experience more depth in my dancing.
What I actually discovered is that I can have just as much fun in my living room.
Don’t get me wrong; I had a great time in the studio. In fact, I found the familiar dancer within me, who I love dearly. But I also found that all that extra space didn’t matter; what mattered was that I danced from my heart.
How did I do that? It started innocently enough; I became fascinated by the bright squares of sunlight on the studio floor. Maybe it was the light itself, or the way the smooth wooden floor glowed, or the lines between shadow and light – I don’t know. But with all that space available, I began to dance in, around and through the small squares of light.
That day, at least, I used the limitations created by the sunlight and windows to get into my spirit through the dance. I didn’t plan it that way, although I do remember for days ahead of time thinking “I hope it’s sunny in the studio!” Beyond that, it’s a mystery.
Apparent limitations, wherever and whenever we encounter them in life, have the ability to set us free and help us find our spirits. Isn’t that, perhaps, why we are here?
Every one of us encounter what seem like limitations every single day of our lives, and the big question lies in how we choose to respond. We can allow ourselves to be stopped, and walk away. Or we can become fascinated, begin to play, to explore, until we have forgotten time and transcended who we thought we were – to discover who we really are.
Until my next time in the studio, I am back to dancing in the living room… around the coffee table… past the couch… and loving every minute of it.
I honor your loving heart,
John
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