"We are all wanderers on this earth...our hearts are full of wonder, and our souls are deep with dreams." ~ Gypsy proverb

Friday, February 1, 2013

the dance floor

Simple.

I will be dancing
with her this weekend,
twirling her around
in my fingers,
and sashaying arm and arm
with her around our wooden floor,
dust bunnies not too far behind.

I will do what needs to be done
without over-thinking,
without overdoing,
without resenting
that both kids are sick again,
that the Mr. is sick, too...

Because it's Friday,
because it's February,
because the sun is out,
because I can still write to you
and tell you what I'm thinking...

Because mindfully shooting our life through a lens
opens a brand new door,
reminding me that even with sniffles,
fevers, and stomach pains,
I can still invite
happy,
grateful,
and
simple
to prance along
our dance floor.

Wishing you a happy and healthy weekend with a little dancing in between :)....

xoxo

20 comments:

  1. yes! love this. sometimes i think life forces us to slow down (illness) so we have time to really see and enjoy our lives. happy dancing, mama!

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  2. Oh no, sorry to hear they're all poorly. I do like how you still manage to look at the positives though - very inspiring. Have a lovely, slow weekend and enjoy the dancing :-) xo

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  3. "I will do what needs to be done without over-thinking, without overdoing, without resenting"
    I am so gonna mantra this! Bc lately all my do's get flooded with those feelings. Oh and you know Ima be dancing! Happy weekend sweet MJ!

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  4. This is beautiful!

    Hope everyone feels better soon. Enjoy the dancing :)

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  5. Keep dancing (dance the germs away)!!!!

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  6. love it! and in a bizzare coincidence this is the frst blog I've read this evening after putting kids o bed and my daughter was just playing with the exact same weird hamster thing before bed! We all love to dance too x

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    1. Ha!! That is a funny coincidence, and they are weird :).
      xo

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  7. In the midst of the frustrations of illness, I pray that you find peace. Dancing, while active and joyful, often brings a special kind of peace as energy settles : )

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  8. Dancing does wonders for the spirit. May the sunshine and good things lift you all up! Happy weekend! xo

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  9. We should all have a spring in our step and a song in our hearts! Wishing you a non sniffly weekend!!

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  10. To your family, get well soon! The photos are more lively when you're all well. <3

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  11. get well soon dear mj and little ones, it is beautiful music fills your heart so and dance is in your step. i hope you have a peaceful healing weekend.

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  12. we all finally got the cold too, better than the flu, but it's lasting a little too long...
    be well and enjoy being alive and healthy in the bigger scheme of things, friend.
    XO

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  13. i'm in the same boat over here, with a sick little boy and an even sicker hubs. wishing you health (swiftly). xo

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  14. M.J. I love this. Thanks for posting it. Hope all is well there soon....

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  15. happy weekend MJ

    love and light

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  16. Oh, magic MJ. I felt the swirl of your words like a dance. It's been too long, sorry x

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    1. Paula!! It's so nice to see you here!!! Thinking of you and hope you are well!!!
      xoxo

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  18. Oh how wondrous! I love this so much:) I hope all of your twirling filled your heart with magic and shine. XO

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