I've always loved to dance. I would dance around the house growing up... I would even do body rolls and "the snake" back in the day, just because I could. HOWEVER... I always felt self-conscious about it. Sure I enjoyed myself and did things freely, but there was always someone there to poke fun at my efforts or turn me into some "circus act" that didn't feel genuine. I allowed these moments to compile into something much larger. They caused me to build a defense mechanism of making fun of myself in these moments, before anyone else could. I would tell people that I had no rhythm and refer to myself as "rhythm-less nation" because in my mind it was always better to be laughed with instead of laughed at.
Truth is, I was walling myself off from my own potential and happiness. I was teaching myself to dim my light and turn away from things that made me happy because I didn't want to deal with criticism and judgement.
Here's the thing:
It's a new day and I'm over all the bullshit. I REFUSE to allow someone else's negative responses to hinder my growth and freedom. Society tells us what and who we should be and quite honestly, I'm over it! I'm separating myself from those that wish to keep me in a box based on their own comfort level and insecurities. I was told, I should shine as bright as I truly am and not worry about the people that I may or may not trigger with my greatness, and I LOVE that!
It's time to mute the outside noise and progress into my destiny without apology. I aim to inspire. I aim to teach. I aim to share. These are MY Moments, unapologetically.
