New Year
Last night I went over to a girl's house I know from Biodanza. She was organising a get together for the Biodanza group, and everyone brought a party piece. Some people read a poem that touched them, others recited their own work, and others sang either with or without a guitar, and a couple of the girls sang their own songs. It was an absolute fantastic way to ring in the New Year, with a group of such sensitive and like-minded souls. There was no pressure on anyone to partake, although everyone did participate in some shape or form. As it was a group of mixed cultures a few people were asking others to sing songs or recite poetry in their native tongue, some did and some didn't, which was ok.
One of the girls recited a poem she had written which moved me so much on different levels, part of me could relate due to my mum being ill, and yet another part related because of the connectedness I feel when I go to Biodanza.
I have to say it was probably the best New Year's Eve I've ever had, and my heart was swelling just being with this group of people, some of whom I knew, and some I didn't, but there was complete acceptance and openness to everyone's stories, and there was a good balance of give and take.
It was definitely a fab way to ring in this year as we entered into 2012.
In love and light
Mystique
This is a gorgeous post Mystique.
What a fun and enriching New Year's Eve experience, you lucky thing:)
I just looked up biodanza because you got me very curious - it looks super...maybe something for an iceberger or two to give a go in 2012!
There's a facebook page you can have a look at if you're curious like me: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Biodanza-Dublin-Ireland/121657444745
Happy New Year, Mystique, and thanks for all the wisdom you shared in 2011.
Michelle x
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Thanks Michelle. When I first went along to Biodanza it awakened something deep inside of me - an awakening of sorts. I have felt liberated, and also sadness through dancing in the class, but it has helped me in so many different ways. I found there was an element of trust and letting go with the dancing. Trust of both self and of others, trusting myself to let go, trusting others when dancing in pairs, to give me the non-verbal queues if I am about to bump into someone behind me. I feel truly liberated through this form of dance - it is a very therapeutic form of dance.
In love and light
Mystique