Gone Dancin
Last night I went to the big West Coast Swing dance which is held every three months…and this time the Jules Broussard band provided the music.
I had the most fun that I have ever had at these dances.
I am very conscious of what i can and what I can’t do….and I know that to get better I need to make a bigger commitment to learning the dance…once a week doesn’t do it…so it’s frustrating at times. I want to dance with the better dancers, rather than the ones who aren’t so good, but I find myself too shy to ask the better dancers to dance because I’m so aware of my limitations…
So it detracts of my experience. Not only does it detract, I feel like i’m in high school again-afraid that if I ask someone to dance I’ll be rejected. Can’t believe it because it’s never happened ever at any of these dances or at the classes…yet it’s a residual hangover from those feelings that I had way back when.
The bigger picture here ” is how my fear of rejection stops me from participating fully and enjoying myself more. And isn’t that what happens to all of us? Because of our fear, we sit on the sidelines and watch life go by. Rather than being a participant we find ourselves an observer.
JOURNEY ON
MARK
JOURNEY ON is a blog dedicated to personal and professional development. Mark Susnow, an executive and life coach inspires others to experience more fulfillment and success in their life. A former trial attorney for 30 years and musician, he integrates what it takes to be successful in the world with the inner wisdom unfolded to him through years of yoga and meditation. His articles reflect this journey in an inspirational and motivational way.http://www.inspirepossibility.com.em>