Dance from your heart, let the music carry you, share your joy through your movement. I did just that today. Ah! how I missed that part of my life. I felt so great this morning, and I decided Sunday that if I felt good on Tuesday morning, I was going to go to Luigi. So I woke this morning and felt good. So I showered, dressed, ate my Cheerios with banana and headed out to Luigi. There has never been a time that I've gone to class that I haven't left feeling better, happier, and stronger. It's like group therapy. I was a little bit nervous about going back to class; would I be able to make it through the warm-up exercises, and then would I be able to do the choreography and last the whole class? I wanted to dance so bad!
I arrived at Luigi's where he met me with open arms a warm smile and generous welcome "home". I met my classmates with hugs and kisses, and "You look Great!" Class begins, and stretching feels so good, like putting on a favorite old shirt and jeans. As I stretch my body remembers and says, "Ah, yes!" I get through the warm-ups, no problem, and the dancing begins. My heart sings as I pour myself into the dance. I struggle at first, but it all comes back to me, easily. There is a doctor in class, a pathologist, who knows my doctor, Dr. Axelrod, and she marvels at how well I dance, what amazing energy and strength I have, and asks me how I do it. My response is simple. Luigi. Luigi gives me energy and strength. Luigi makes my heart soar. He unlocks the secret desire to share a piece of yourself with the world, even if no one notices. It's like soaring high above the Earth. I love dance that much. Freedom. I find myself jumping with glee, pure joy! after each round. I haven't had FUN in such a long time. Today was FUN!
I think every cancer patient should be required to take Luigi. Do what you can, but move! Free your soul, let your heart sing, share your joy.
Now, off to chant with a wonderful group of women. My life is so blessed. Love of a wonderful family, the support of the best friends anyone could possibly hope to have, a top-notch team of doctors and nurses, my circle of spiritual support, and my home away from home, Luigi, and all the dancers, my sisters and brothers, freeing our souls for an hour and an half. Laughing, dancing, sharing with the most inspirational man I know. Luigi. I love you Luigi. Thank you for sharing your gifts, your soul, your heart. With you by my side, anything is possible.
Nite!
Light and Love!
Melissa
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