By Marcela Wong, Waipio
So we are getting old - enjoy your family and friends before they are gone. Nothing--not money, power, or fame--can replace your family and friends or bring them back once they are gone. You probably have delusions of immortality right now—that’s natural. This has been going on since time began. At least consider that while you may be immortal, those around you are not. Somewhere in your closet, there may be many things, mementos of your glory days when you danced.
Dance defined you. It kept you busy and pushed you to enjoy it both physically and mentally. It challenged you, comforted you, and empowered you. Dancers learn to love the atmosphere of the dance floor whether taking classes or at a dance party for their love of the art. You were and still should be passionate and proud to be counted as one of the dancers. You didn't dance to put yourself on display. You danced to let go of the world around you, to forget your worries. You danced because it made the pain and any stress or anxiety so much easier to bear. You danced to show the feelings you could not bring yourself to talk about.
No matter how your day had gone, you could walk onto any studio and forget about it all for a couple of hours. You gave up so much time and so much of yourself. You felt grateful in your heart and soul into every dance routine and your many friends. It was expected that you walk off the dance floor exhausted, struggling to breathe, but with a huge smile on your face. There was every weekend spent at a dance, every evening taking classes and perfecting your moves - it all meant so much.
So we are getting old - enjoy your family and friends before they are gone. Nothing--not money, power, or fame--can replace your family and friends or bring them back once they are gone. You probably have delusions of immortality right now—that’s natural. This has been going on since time began. At least consider that while you may be immortal, those around you are not. Somewhere in your closet, there may be many things, mementos of your glory days when you danced.
“Social dancers believe that you only live once,
but if you do it half right, once is enough.”
but if you do it half right, once is enough.”
Dance defined you. It kept you busy and pushed you to enjoy it both physically and mentally. It challenged you, comforted you, and empowered you. Dancers learn to love the atmosphere of the dance floor whether taking classes or at a dance party for their love of the art. You were and still should be passionate and proud to be counted as one of the dancers. You didn't dance to put yourself on display. You danced to let go of the world around you, to forget your worries. You danced because it made the pain and any stress or anxiety so much easier to bear. You danced to show the feelings you could not bring yourself to talk about.
"I Will Dance For You" by Willie K
No matter how your day had gone, you could walk onto any studio and forget about it all for a couple of hours. You gave up so much time and so much of yourself. You felt grateful in your heart and soul into every dance routine and your many friends. It was expected that you walk off the dance floor exhausted, struggling to breathe, but with a huge smile on your face. There was every weekend spent at a dance, every evening taking classes and perfecting your moves - it all meant so much.
"Dance for yourself. If someone understands, good.
If not, no matter, you will keep on dancing."
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