The world can seem so messed up and hopeless and frustrating. I get angry. I get struck down with despair. I feel overwhelmed with the pain of others, with feeling helpless, with anxiety and fear. But I refuse to stay there. I read, I talk, I listen, I breathe and listen some more. I work hard to understand, if possible. And then I write articles or blog posts, I volunteer, I write letters, make calls, educate, tell stories, go to meetings, I vote...I do something/anything to help create change and encourage compassion.
I also find joy wherever I can. A joke, a movie, a friend, my kids and dancing. Dancing is my release, my joy, my ridiculous but freeing act of resilience in bad times and in good times.
And for that, I am so god damn grateful.
I hope that this holiday, and everyday, you dance.
This past week I took my dancing outside my kitchen and into a job interview and the streets.
Check it out and I hope my ridiculousness brings you some joy in this messed up, painful, beautiful world.
I also find joy wherever I can. A joke, a movie, a friend, my kids and dancing. Dancing is my release, my joy, my ridiculous but freeing act of resilience in bad times and in good times.
And for that, I am so god damn grateful.
I hope that this holiday, and everyday, you dance.
This past week I took my dancing outside my kitchen and into a job interview and the streets.
Check it out and I hope my ridiculousness brings you some joy in this messed up, painful, beautiful world.
(Click here to watch the video.)
I love you.
ReplyDeleteI love you too!!!
DeleteYou make me happy. Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm so glad I make you happy because that makes me happy. The pictures of your sweet babies also makes me very happy. :)
DeleteYes, yes, yes.
ReplyDeleteI knew you'd get it. :)
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