This is for you.
If your perfect evening out is a gathering of dozens of friends who are all your bestie, where no one worries about how late it is, and you get absolutely giddy about the chance to engage in several conversations at the same time because, you know, there’s so much to talk about … this note is for you.
And if your perfect evening out is gathering with a few close friends to catch up and laugh, where small talk quickly turns to heart-felt conversations … I’ve got you covered.
And, of course, if you’re somewhere in the middle – this note has your name on it.
It’s time to get out there and dance.
What if one day you wake up and realize that life is passing you by? You’re missing the parade. You pulled yourself out of the game early. You believe God is small, and your prayers confirm that belief. You can feel in your soul that there is more life inside you. But playing it safe has gotten comfortable – no fear of messing up or looking silly. You’re standing on the sidelines and watching the fun because you don’t know the moves. Or you think your thighs are too chunky. (I believe jiggly underarms and chunky thighs will one day be a fashion statement.)
Dear beautiful, God-created masterpiece whose heart and soul and talents make you so very special … perhaps it’s time to kick some life into your living.
What if you moved from sideline-spectator to moment-maker? What if you created space for more moments of laughter and fun? What if you prayed big prayers and dreamed big dreams?
How about this …
Don’t miss a moment, waiting to dance until life isn’t so busy, or work slows down, or you have your ducks in a row. (They’re just going to eventually leave the pond anyway.) Start talking to God about the amazing things planned for you today that you can’t even imagine!
Your dance is going to be different than everybody else’s. You may prefer to waltz, or cha-cha, do the hokey-pokey, or tear up the floor with crazy moves and people clear space for you.
What your dance looks like doesn’t matter. What does matter? You’re out there. Engaged in life. Finding joy in activities and relationships and commitments that fill your heart.
Whether you bring the party noise-makers and get the Twister game started, or you keep the chip bowl filled and make sure everyone is noticed, your presence is needed at the party. And the dance floor invites everybody.
Step away from the sidelines.
Give the ducks a rest.
Get out there and dance!
P.S. I think you know deep down in your heart what one thing you can do to get out on that dance floor. You know what you can let go of, or what you can invite in, to move from same-old, same-old, to an even fuller life. Just listen to your heart.
This note of encouragement is from the chapter “Get Out There and Dance” in “Getting My Ducks in a Row and Other Stories of Faith.”
Looking for a little more motivation or encouragement? Check these chapters out …
In God, Girlfriends & Chocolate: “Live with Abandon.”
In This is Livin’: Moving from Messy Moments to Happy Places: “My Own Olympic Moments.”
Sometimes dancing is more fun with others, right? Think of two friends who also want to get out there and dance and could use a little push. Buy them one of my books. Invite them to the party!
(This isn’t a shameless plug for my books. Well, maybe it is. But in the name of all things dancing with the party, horns, chips, and conversation, I know my words will encourage you. And them.)
That’s all for now … I’m putting on my tap shoes.
