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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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Project Your Joy! Join the (Rainbow) Shadow Dance Revolution
The Spark: Rainbow Shadows in San Francisco My first experience with shadow dancing was at the Exploratorium in San Francisco in the early ’80s. My favorite exhibit cast my shadow in rainbow trails as I moved. It was, quite simply, pure magic. A New Vision at Orange Blossom Jubilee Fast forward to Florida’s Orange Blossom Jubilee in 2021. “Mike Three” had set up a large screen next to the band, projecting his psychedelic oil visuals onto it (video below). I stepped between his light and the screen—and just like that, my shadow dancing journey was born. It became an effortless way to project my vibe and joy outward in a…
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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…
