To my daughter on her birthday.
Happy Birthday Summer
May You Be Well, May You Be Happy. Always.
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| Photo by Ahmad Odeh on Unsplash |
My daughter taught me many things.
Here are just some of them;
1. We are born dancers.
The human body has 202 bones connected by 360 joints. Doesn’t this tell us that we should be moving a lot? Shouldn’t we all be dancing?
Often reminded of this fact I dance like no one is watching every time I get a chance or when the music moves me.
2. Dancers are the most meticulous thinkers.
They have to remember every single move in a dance routine down to that intricate little gesture. A dance routine can last from 3 to 30 minutes and more. Imagine how many moves, steps and little details a dancer needs to remember performing on stage. Some of us can’t even remember 10 things to save our lives.
I have been so intrigued by this truth that I am excited yet intimidated at the prospect of having a conversation with a dancer. After all how does one interact with a genius?
3. Some dancers can sing and act.
They're called “triple threat.” Accomplished dancers, actors and singers can do all three.
These people are truly gifted and talented to be able to sing, dance and act at the same time. Imagine the complexities of memorising the script, lyrics and moves required in a scene let alone an entire show or movie! That's how movie or film stars are made.
What type of work could be more demanding yet so fulfilling to all?
I can’t think of any.
Aren’t they then the most perfect humans on the planet with talent, poise and compassion?
Aren't they artists who do insane things with great beauty to delight us and keep us sane?
I have a good feeling that my daughter is doing well in her chosen path in life.
Having balanced her emotions carefully, she has embarked upon her professional career in full flight.
Whatever multiple roles she is pursuing I would just like to stand by the wayside and cheer her on, on her birthday.
1. You are enough. Ten thousand times enough.
You have everything it takes to do whatever you are doing and more. You know it deep down.
Keep going no matter how hard or easy it gets. You’re on track to greatness. Believe it.
2. You have great focus.
Whatever you choose to focus on you will excel. You have done it many times before.
Your single minded focus has won you many medals. Keep going. Our ceiling is your floor.
3. You have great compassion.
It is embedded deep in your heart- more than passion, you have compassion. It is what differentiates great from good. When you do things with compassion you can’t help but to move people.
Keep going. The world need great artists with sensitive hearts.
Remember you have come so far all on your own.
Know that I think about you constantly and that I hope you get to spend quiet time with your inner self through deep contemplation or meditation. I hope you do it daily.
With love.
Pxxx.
P/s. “Scientists are dreamers of doom. Dancers are doers of delight.”
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