dailydatewithgod

As a dancer, balance is crucial.  If I do not have balance or know how to create balance I would fall over as I am dancing.  To establish balance I have to be aware of my center.  Where in my body is the movement grounded?  It is usually my core/center.  When I turn I need to spot (focus) so that I don’t spin-off and fall to the ground.  When I am moving forward and back, up and down, I need to hold a space in my body from where my strength comes.  My arms and legs don’t simply flail about me, the all come out of that core.  I need to breathe and be present in the moment.  If I am distracted I will lose my place.  I listen to the music not just with my ears but with my body as my heart must feel the beat.  When I watch someone dance it looks so effortless.  The illusion that they are just doing it without much thought is what makes it so beautiful.  But I know from first hand experience that it takes an effort to do all those things that I mentioned.  However, when I am in the moment and dancing my head let’s go and my spirit takes over and I move.  To me that is the essence of balance.  I do the preparation–condition my body, practice, create and learn the steps, be aware of my space, set an intention of the story I am telling through the movement, and practice, practice, practice.  When it comes time to perform, I simply show up and let my spirit move me in that moment.  It sounds rather perfect but it is not.  There are times when I dance and my head is full of noise and I cannot get centered.  I am worried about doing it perfectly or messing up the steps, of what people will think, and or judgment of my body.  Then there are those times when I am fully in the moment-by the time I am done dancing my heart is beating strong, I am shaking, I feel as though a great spirit has just moved through me and I have no idea what I just did. It feels timeless and peaceful.  Life is very much like dancing to me.  I need to be aware of my core, know where to focus, do my part to take care of my mind and my body, create, be aware of my space, listen for the music, learn the steps, and practice, practice, practice.  When it comes time to do my thing, I step out-of-the-way and let God work through me.  Sometimes it works out beautifully, other times not so much.  But it is all as it should be.  The balance that I strive for in my life is evident in the fact that I keep showing up.  I don’t give up as my mind may want me to when all isn’t perfect.  I don’t abandon ship (anymore) when everything doesn’t line up perfectly.  If the music isn’t right or I am not feeling it, I just surrender to the process and trust that I have done enough.  I know where my core is, I know where my focus is and God never moves.  My prayer for you today is that in an area of your life where you are lacking balance you may reconnect with your core so you can get out on the dance floor and give it all you got.  Trust me, God is a great partner (He knows how to show you off!)  Make it a great one!  Peace~Colleen

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