Okay, so my title was influenced by #DWTS (Dancing With The Stars) since I was completely enraptured by the final four pairs who danced their guts out for the semi-finals! They had heart, sweat, strength, tears, drama, grace, and beauty and danced with such electrifying intensity that I couldn't tear myself away from watching. Rumer, Riker, Noah and Nastia along with their amazing partners Val, Allison, Sharna and Derek.
I never got so drawn in before and I think it is because each of the contestants have such heart and inner strength that have only blossomed from their sweat, tears and the experience of "The Dance." I do believe the art of dancing and conquering difficult movements in Dance equates to the art of living out daily life experiences and conquering challenges we face every day. With each movement, sliding, gliding, jumping, spinning, tapping, kicking ,sweeping and swirling to music there is a release, growth, empowerment, accomplishment, and a truly holistically cathartic moment.
And somehow, I corroborate this same feeling when I saw this picture of a Fox strutting across the parking lot of a South Shore Ocean Beach at Sunrise. His posture lets you know that this is his world, his beach, his turf.
My husband was suiting up in his waders when he saw this Fox trotting along. He later told me he has a limp. My husband captured a moment. The sun was rising and there was the fox making his rounds like a security guard. This is his home and despite his limp, which I am sure at one time was quite debilitating he goes on. It's a new day and there is beauty, grace and steel in this picture. Nature in an urban environment co-existing and adapting.
So, like the competitors in Dancing With The Stars, and like the limping Fox at Sunrise, so too shall I conquer this day with beauty, grace and steel.
Peace! SDH
