Welcome . . . to another Friday in the Sanctuary.
May you find a few moments of peace and respite here today. Life is tough. We all need to protect our peace!
C’mon in.
Take a break.
First, let me explain where I am . . . right now.
About this time every year I get just a little bit of seasonal-melancholy. It’s suddenly a whole lot darker outside. The clouds look different. I know it won’t be long before the leaves start turning. I like fall, don’t get me wrong, and I’ll welcome it when it finally arrives. But . . . I really love summer. It’s the vibe of it, y’know? Because even if you’re not a summer-fan, you’ve got to admit . . . that vibe-i-ness of summer is nice . . . the extra light, the ease, the relaxed atmosphere, the change in routine. (Okay. And the popsicles.)
So my low-level melancholy feeling comes from knowing summer is waning . . . and remembering the long, dark, bleak winter waiting in the wings. I’ll welcome that, too, (eventually) and I’ll look for ways to bear it when it comes. But for now . . . I’ve got my summer to say goodbye to.
So this week in the Sanctuary . . . I’m looking for low-level distractions that will make me smile and allow me to carry on with my ordinary day. Nothing deep. Nothing heavy. Nothing soul-stirring. Just . . . entertainment mixed with some awe.
Yeah. I’m talking about . . . dance! People moving their bodies in extraordinary ways. With joy. And strength. And an amazing sense of timing and rhythm.
Rest and take a break today . . . while I share some of the best little dance clips I gathered this week. Go ahead and tap your toes. Or maybe grab a hula hoop?
Let’s begin with a classic remix . . .
A little Fred Astaire. A little Michael Jackson. And Cyd Charisse (with her legs-a-mile-long).
Now, let’s get to that toe-tapping . . .
with a street performance from those tap artists, the Gardiner Brothers, and their special guest, Jabu Graybeal. Enjoy!
On to another genre (or two) . . .
when jazz dancers “do the conga!”
Finally, grab your hula hoops . . .
and get ready for a little rage-hooping!
Oh! But wait! I’ve got one more . . .
just some regular women (maybe your neighbors, even) having a little summer fun!
EVERYBODY DANCE NOW!
And that’ll do it for this week, my friends.
Well. I don’t know about you, but I can feel my melancholy lifting. Dancing (doing it OR just watching it) always helps me chase the blues away.
Enjoy the weekend.
Kick back a little.
Put on some music and do some dancing.
No one’s watching. No one cares.
Just move!
Protect your peace.
And remember . . .
EVERYBODY DANCE NOW!
I hope you’ve found some . . . Sanctuary . . . here today.
At least for a few minutes.
I don’t feel melancholy at the thought of summer ending (I am just not a summer vibe person- too hot and sweaty) but I do like the idea of dancing. I’m not sure I could even do regular hula-hooping but some of her moves are fairly impressive. Those jazz dancers are incredible!
Dancing is a great way to chase away the doldrums and dread that comes at the end of summer. Fall is a nice way to slide into winter, but with every falling leaf it is hard to keep up the spirits. Time to dance!
Oh, I do love some good dancing!! Wonderful finds.
I know you’ll join me in lamenting the waning weeks of sandal weather — I’ll air my toes for every possible minute — but I have been eyeing up my favorite sweaters & sweatshirts. (Tho it’s totally fine to wear sandals with long pants AND a sweatshirt!)
Tim mentioned the clouds ‘looking different’ the other day and I had never noticed that before but yes, yes they do look different. I love fall and I love to dance so I’m going to do fall dancing later this morning.