The Inner Dance

I just came from Cavite from a forum. Since I had to go back to Manila earlier than expected, I hitched a ride from one of the participants. During the ride home, there were four of us: the driver, a priest, a lawyer and me.

We were talking about nothing and a lot of things. During these conversations, the priest brought up "finding the inner child" to which I added that a friend of mine undrewent that process and swore by it. Then, the lawyer said, "How about the inner dance?" It was the first time I ever heard of the term. Apparently, she saw an ad in the newspaper and just decided to check it out. She said that the facilitator of the 'workshop' (no payment needed) merely touched the spine and other strategic places, and suddenly, she found herself dancing. I was fascinated with the conversation. I asked her if she can do the same to other people, and she said yes. So she gave me her card and we have set a tentative date when she can help me discover my 'inner dance'.

She said that the inner dance was a reflection of a person, a part that we have stamped out by our logical, fast-paced lifestyle. It is going back to nature, going back to God, and going back to oneself. She swears that it improved her outlook in life: less stress, less worries, less baggages, and more connected to her being.

I can't wait for that day. I'm a little bit apprehensive for fearing i might look like a fool waving my arms like a headless chicken, but what the heck. Anything that brings about a positive change in me is always a welcome thing. When I first rode in the car, I told her she was an angel. Maybe after she helps me find that inner dance, I'll be sure that she was sent to me by one...