I was once asked to help put together an article on dancing for our dance studio. As I was talking to the lady from our dance studio, who helped to arrange this article to promote awareness on the many benefits of dancing, she said to me, "I didn't know you were good at writing." I just laughed and replied, "Well, I don't know if I'm good at it or not, but I enjoy it."
It was after these words had time to settle, that I realized dancing and writing are almost synonymous to me. Both activities breathe life into my soul. The only difference? I can write for free. And without a partner.
No matter what surprises my budget throws my way, I can write. I can write any time I wish or not at all. There are no demands on my writing skills. I have taken a class but perfecting the art of writing was not what I was after. It would take away the spontaneity.
Writing and dancing are both therapeutic. They provide an outlet for whatever may be going on within.
Dancing provides many opportunities for laughter. Laughter releases stress, strengthens the stomach muscles and releases toxins from the body. Dancing provides human contact, moving to the beat of the music and letting my feet and body do the talking.
Writing provides an outlet for whatever may be going on within. Sometimes I have no idea what my fingers will come up with when I sit down in front of an empty computer screen. There is a subconscious connection from my brain to my fingers. Sometimes I even surprise myself.
I profess to be nothing more than I am.
I am a person who enjoys dancing because it is fun. I like to challenge myself. Combining something I love with learning has proven to be a mood booster for me. Becoming “the best” is not what I'm after. I'm content with being the best I can be.
I write for similar reasons. I don't need to be a professional writer. I'm content with being a real life person who has stories and thoughts others can relate to. The biggest compliment I can receive is when someone reads something I write and says "I feel exactly the same way!" If I can write something that makes someone "feel" anything, my work here is done.
It is rewarding for me when someone can benefit from something I enjoy doing.
Am I good at writing and/or dancing? Good enough, I suppose. I write and dance because they are CPR for my soul. My only hope is that the enjoyment factor shines through. That defines success to me.
