i danced today

I danced today.

I "should" have been doing the dishes. That was my intention. I turned on a list of Dance/Electronic music and cranked the volume. I went back into the kitchen and then the music started. And I was hit with the desire to MOVE.

So I went back into the living room, kicked off my slippers, and danced. I threw my head back, my arms up, closed my eyes, and danced. In my 84° house, I let the music move me, and I got chills.

I danced today. Not very well and not for long, but I danced. I let my inhibitions go and moved how the music led me. It's been one of the things I've missed the most. It has been years since I've done that and it felt amazing. 

Then I did the dishes.

Don't get so caught up in what you "should" be doing that you neglect yourself. Stop pushing your needs aside for others. Because the more you push them away, the more you will lose yourself. I will say it again. Do NOT neglect yourself!

I took 15 minutes for myself. And you know what? The dishes were still there! I didn't lose out on doing them. But I could have lost out on the sheer bliss of dancing and freeing my mind.

Self care comes in many forms. I have been keeping just barely enough in my cup so not to be completely empty when I pour for others.. But it's not enough. So, I danced today.

How did you take care of yourself today?

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