Unexpected Inspiration

I was unexpectedly hit by a bit of inspiration in a very unlikely place: While watching So You Think You Can Dance. While the context of this quote is unimportant (and would require entirely too much explanation for those not familiar with the show), the quote stuck with me. Nigel Lythgoe, one of the judges and executive producer, said to one of the dancers: "Sometimes we forget to dance because we let the steps get in the way."

This stood out to me because it spoke to me. Sometimes we forget to just dance because we let the "steps" get in the way. The way we were taught to do things. They way we think they're supposed to be done. The so-called correct way. I've dragged some of my more reserved friends to clubs many times and they tend to echo the same sentiment, "Oh, I'm not sure I can do this. I can't dance like that." But dance, much like life, is not about the method. So often we are caught up in how we're being perceived that we forget how we are being presented. When I'm out on the dance floor, I just ride the music and forget everything. I forget how I'm being perceived and what's presented is confidence. And a little bit of sexy on a good night.

Lately I've been battling a lot of combating thoughts and trying to balance a lot of mixed emotions. I've been trying to learn the steps. Learn the right way to handle this situation I find myself in. Tonight I realized that I just need to dance. To live. To follow my instinct and just feel it.

Here I go...

.:~o*'Kaylyn'*o~:.