putting yourself out there

recently i took a salsa dancing class and i learned a whole lot more than just salsa.

i learned that you more you put yourself out there the more opportunity for joy in your life.

i went because it simply was something my heart jumped at the idea of. i was nervous going alone but more anxious at the thought of ignoring my heart's desire once more.

the class was awkward at times dancing with strangers but i would rather see it as the feeling of adapting to new. everyone is there to learn and try. sometimes awkwardness exists but it isn't given the negative connotation until you decide it has one.

at the end of the class, you have hours to free dance on the floor. i did not know what i was doing, i tried dancing with a couple of people but it being my first day salsa dancing, i felt behind honestly.

however, as the universe always works, a divine circumstance walked in. a salsa trainer with years of experience asked for a dance. he had this energy that the other dance partners i had that night did not have with me. he was patient and at the same time softly encouraging me to confidence in the dancing. it was exactly what i needed. we danced for hours til my jeans were wet with sweat and then we called it a night.

the more you notice in life, the more you realize the magic all around.

i was literally walking off the dance floor to simply sit and watch, out of an understanding of my current skill level, when someone walked in and reminded me that i am worthy of the opportunity to dance and learn and smile and spin. that i always have what i need.

that night it was a patient partner.

put yourself out there! there will be times you feel discouraged, but those times are only inspiration to try again. when you open your life to your true heart's desires, the universe will always meet you. your trying is opening millions of doors. put your hand on the wheel, the divine will inspire your pedal and guide your wheel of life.

i love you, notice the beauty all around and within you today.