“Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain.”
On this rainy cold day, I had to smile when I read this. I am not super fond of dancing nor of rain.
But I have a favorite picture from my Tapestry Party that reminds me that dancing invites me to lay down my fears and inhibitions and to enjoy movement and celebration…
And I have learned that life is filled with storms. Storms of all sizes and a wide variety of storm effects. I used to believe I should hide my storms and for sure the destruction caused by them. Now, at the age of 41, I have learned that it requires a lot of energy to hide storms and storm damage. I believe that to live as a woman of integrity, I am called to dance in the rain.
I wonder what storms you are facing in life and if you have attempted to dance in the rain. I have learned that there are dances of surrender, repentance, restoration and celebration. I invite you to consider coming off of the side lines where you are waiting for the storm to pass and find the freedom to dance in the rain.
So if this post invites you to be more playful and to literally dance in the rain, I celebrate with you!
And if this post invites you to enter the storms of your life and consider or begin dancing in the rain, I celebrate with you!
May we live each and every day as people of integrity who share honestly and hope boldly!