Each of us in the room resonates with a desire to feel free, spacious, and connected to a deeper pulse of life through our breathing and dancing. More than most, we know how fast time goes.
Check out “Melinda’s” update 8 years after her diagnosis for stage 3 breast cancer.
There is so much post traumatic growth in her life.
My first blog, Liberation Dance, describes how Melinda began trying new activities and moving her body in new, less inhibited ways to experience moments of joy.
In honor of Independence Day, read the whole story here: http://www.kellyinselmann.com/blog/liberation-dance/
UPDATE
After treatment, “Melinda” had the life goal of retiring and building a cottage on her good friend’s beautiful property out in the country.
She spent a year preparing her house for sale. To free herself up to live in a new world of her own making, she had to go through generations worth of memories, keepsakes and clutter. It was not easy.
But she did it!
A few years later, she lives in a custom built little casita. She shares that her mind is free to prioritize her own physical health, and connection to nature and gardens. The design of her home is all clean lines and consciously chosen pops of color and art.
What makes you feel free?
On my trip, I have felt free walking along the shore in Menorca, stopping where my intuition leads me to swim in the clear Mediterranean, even though I have to walk past people not feeling great about how I look in my bathing suit.
I am not deterred! The blue waters beckon.
My strength to walk alone in an unfamiliar place makes me feel free. My confidence of not worrying what other people think of me makes me feel free (and yes, I agree they aren’t paying attention anyway)
Being willing to take up space and share my experience makes me feel free.
How about you?
What makes you feel free?
