dance

In school we had a subject called "Physical Education". I didn't learn a lot in that class, other than how to play a few sports. I learned more about "physical education" by climbing trees and exploring in the woods. My phys-ed teachers didn't seem all that physically "educated", when I think back.

Dancers are the most "physically educated" people I have met. They move with conscious intention. They have such an intimate and deep knowledge about their own bodies, and about movement. They are always working on their art. When you see a dancer or athlete walk, sit, or stand, she/he moves with a gracefulness and intelligence that only comes with a lot of training and experience.

When I was a kid I spent a lot of time in the forest, climbing hills and trees, running, etc. I was always active. I was agile, and in good shape. I was aware of my body.

As a Musical Accompanist for modern dance classes, I work with a lot of dancers. And being in their world has made me aware of how out of touch I am with my body... with intentional movement... with living fully.

My downslide began when I got a car at age 25, and it became worse when I got a house. Comfort is nice sometimes, but it seems to make me lazy, and less human.

I need to find some balance, and really experience the physicality of living again... before it is too late.