popn' cherries

Rare.

But yesterday, my energy was all off. A usual source for inspiration, free-spirited, contagious energy, and a shoulder you could always lean on support, I just could not expel it yesterday.

And in some strange way, I felt bad for it.

But you know what? It’s ok to have off days. It’s ok to be raw. To not fake it.

Let’s face it. You NEVER have to convince me to dance. It’s always the other way around. I LOVE to encourage and inspire others to go out there, connect, authentically vibe, live in the moment, and just dance together.

But yesterday, I laid down and basically melted into the couch. Every inch of my body persuaded me to skip dance and be alone. I’m grateful for my stubborn a*s heart and mind. It did not fail me (thank you!). Legs dragging, frown and all, I got up, took my keys, and drove off to the studio.

Selfishly, I danced for therapy. Not for friends, not for community building, and not even for popn’ dance cherries! I danced purely to “log off” and burn off those funky a*s vibes. Silence and focusing on my body’s energy to let go.

It felt all so foreign. In some way, it even made me sadder.

The lesson. You don’t always have to be what everyone expects out of you. It’s ok to be out of character. It’s ok to have a break. The important thing is to show up, find your therapy, find what helps and heals you, and as hard as it may seem, find ways to get back up.

It’s hard, but do your future self a favor and do your best to get out of that funky, negative space. Even when you can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel, it’s there. If not, light that bitch up yourself!

To a new day. I woke up this morning with a grateful heart. Proud of my accomplishments and even the lessons of my mistakes. I am happy and ready to stand back up again.

To New vibes. Happy Tuesday! Love you all.

“Dust yourself off and try again.” – Aaliyah