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Unicorns, Care Bears, and Chronic Pain: How I Chose Joy at Northlands Music Festival
“How’s your ankle?” the guard asked as I hobbled back from the stage. My boyfriend and I had flown from South Florida to New Hampshire for Northlands Music and Arts Festival. The music lineup was a dream. Unfortunately, I arrived with a herniated disc. “My ankle? My ankles feel great, actually! Thanks for asking! My back feels like shit, but you know what? I’m just going to focus on my ankles!” I was in a lot of pain. I couldn’t stand up to dance or walk for more than a minute at a time. But despite that, something beautiful happened. 🧠 The Shift: Mind Over Matter (and Pain) I had…
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The Healing Benefits of Dance: Body, Mind, and Spirit
Dance has an innate ability to heal people. I am conscious of the power that dance has had and continues to have in my own healing. With dance as my guide, I discovered and continue to be reminded of my own Divinity. Dance is my vehicle between the physical, spiritual, and emotional realms. Dance, to me, is all these things and more. Here are just a few ways I’ve tapped into its intrinsic healing powers: 🌿 Chemically Dance has been scientifically shown to release endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin — the “feel-good” chemicals that support mental well-being. 🌀 Physically It enhances flexibility, coordination, and posture, while reducing tension and tightness. I…
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From Struggle to Sparkle – Heal Yourself and Heal the World
“Heal yourself and heal the World.” These are the words that came to me in a moment of clarity. I’ve done a lot of self-work since then. I have shed some bad habits, gained some healthier ones, and am standing on firmer ground. Using dance as my vehicle, I found my way home. I danced my way through divorce. I danced my way through weight loss. I danced my way back from addiction. So this is what I mean when I say that I am passionate about healing through dance. I dance my way to a place of joy as often as I can. When I do that, I want…
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Rainbow Ripples – How to Transform Energy into Positivity
I was at a festival, dressed as a unicorn, when I realized my super powers. Embodying a unicorn had come with certain built in features. I could instantly heighten a person or group’s mood. I had the ability to speak euphoria into existence by saying happy things. I could transform energy with my attitude alone. There was power in being behind the horn. People everywhere called out to me. “Unicorn! Unicorn!” I was approached for hugs and pictures as if I was famous. The crowd seemed thirsty for kind words from an enchanted creature. I told them they were beautiful and that magical things were in store. I filled my long…
