Look Ridiculous, Daily

“Dreams ask for commitment. They require a running leap. They require patient waiting.”
― Christie Purifoy, Placemaker: Cultivating Places of Comfort, Beauty, and Peace

“The next time
you refuse to sing
because you’ll never
fill a stadium
or decline the joy of dance
for fear of looking
ridiculous
or you resist risking
the new adventure
because you’re
not entirely ready or
you dim your shine
because you’re not
completely healed and whole

the next time
you hold yourself suspect
because you’re not
entirely qualified

just remember

a bird doesn’t sing
because it’s talented
a bird sings because
it has a song

the moon doesn’t only shine
when it’s whole
it can show up with
a single sliver of itself
and still light an entire
night sky

show up. sing. shine.
the world needs you
as you are.” – Daniell Koepke

Anyone who has seen me dance knows I can bust a move.
And look ridiculous too.
Therein lies the joy.
Uninhibited. Fun. Delight.
Do not underestimate the power of joy, awe and wonder to flip your perspective upside down and sideways.
Dance. Sing. Big open heart.
No permission slip required.
Be yourself.
The only one that can fill the job of you.
Bright, beautiful, ever-blooming you!