I came across this wall mural while walking down the steps in a public garage in downtown Sarasota, FL At each landing on the steps there was a beautiful wall mural reflecting the artistry in the community.
We all have passions that move us. One of mine is dance. It does not matter if it is the graceful lines of a ballerina, or the energic rhythmic beats of tap or stepping or the smooth sexy moves of Latin dance – it all moves me and causes me to pause and smile. It transports me to a place both deep within me and yet far away and for a few minutes all the problems cease.
You see this in children or in the elderly or people of any age. You see people on the dance floor swaying or jerking or just wiggling and you know that the urge to move is there.
Give in! Have fun! Let it go and do not worry about who is watching. If it makes you smile – do it. If it makes you pause and enjoy the moment -do it. For no reason or for any reason at all – dance your way to joy for a few moments every day. It is something we all need.
Photography by Xavier Photographic Art. Mural by Skip Dyrda.