Black Sheep

“The person who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The person who walks alone is likely to find himself in places no one has ever seen before.”

― Albert Einstein

A state of being that was once a source of great loneliness for me – like a lump in my throat I couldn’t swallow, always a few breaths away from swallowing me whole – has become my superpower. I know what it is like to be the shy “new kid” eating alone at a table, counting the minutes until I could once again blend with the herd, in closeness if not in likeness. I know what it is like to be bullied by others and pressured to conform. Attempts to crush and control may have been impossible to boldly defend, but ultimately, they sparked my free spirit soul, fueling the comfort I now find in my own skin.

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Recently, in dance class we were given the task of choreographing a routine to a song with an animal name in the title. In my search, I found this song by My Brightest Diamond. I was interested in the title then became enamored with the jazzy sensual dramatic tune. I had great fun with this one, both searching for a song and creating and performing the routine.

A few weeks shy of one year ago I began dancing in a new studio that has tested me physically and mentally in ways I could not have imagined. I have matured as a woman and a dancer, pushing through self-doubt and strengthening my muscles, abilities, and bonds with other women over the last eleven months and will continue to do so, for as long as I am able. Sore muscles and occasional bruises are worth the reward of inspiring younger women and knowing that getting older can also mean getting stronger. Thank you for reading. Michele

my sheep photo, Ireland sheep farm, morning moon behind my moody tree fascination (February 23)

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