CHALLENGED TO CHANGE

I saw something truly beautiful at sunrise, the moon was bold and brilliant facing the sun at a time when the moon would usually fade. The sun seemed to reach its rays toward the moon, inviting the moon to shine and for a few moments they both coexisted peacefully. Even though they had different perspectives on how to shine; the sun illuminated everything in its path making everything brighter, while the moon formed pathways from silver ribbons of light in the darkness. Before the moon retired for the day they acknowledged and encouraged each other’s light. This display made me think of how important it is to celebrate differences and encourage individuality.

On my way to the studio there is a cold rain blowing sideways. I was thinking about Good Friday and The crucifixion, not knowing what to expect in class today. Antonio and I warmed up to Cha-cha, Rumba, and swing. In the midst of dancing we had our talk about life. I got very uncomfortable as Antonio challenged me to be myself and no longer live to please others – it’s ok to be human. I began to think of how Jesus was crucified at Golgotha, which is the place of the skull, and how it is time for me to die once and for all to my insecurities. While my head was still spinning we started choreography. I couldn’t think about the steps I was so distracted in my thoughts – but I did the best I have ever done on the choreography. By not concentrating on the steps I realized I knew them.

As I left the studio it had stopped raining and the wind was becoming still. It’s time to be my complete self and cause the storm within to cease.

By: Kamaria George (03/25/2016)