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Don’t Let Bubbles Divide Us: How to Spread Joy Responsibly
Bubbles bring joy. Apparently, they also bring opinions. Here’s what I’ve learned about spreading magic responsibly.
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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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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…
