When in Doubt…Dance

~ Laurie Meek Watkins

(****This is the second post in my series on How to Cope with Tough Times****)

I’m not a dancer but I love to dance.  

Most of my movements are deemed goofy by my kids.  

As a matter of fact, for about 20 years, while they were home, I  relegated dancing to the basement. 

But now…

I’m alone. 

So

I dance.  

I rock to 60s beats.  I leap and twirl to Broadway blasts. 

I clap and stomp to Bible Songs.  I sway and swing to soulful heart-cry croons.  

Movement has become therapy. Music enhances moods.

Times have been tough, so I dance.

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“You have turned my mourning into dancing for me;

You have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.

That my soul may sing praise to your and not be silent.

O Lord my God, I will give thanks to YOU forever! “ – Psalm 30:11-12

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✅ When life is tough, don’t forget to dance . 

✅ Don’t forget to move to the melody of melancholy.  

✅ Don’t forget to sway to the song of sorrow

✅ Don’t forget to mambo to the music of  unexpected miracles

✅ Our bodies need movement.  Our souls need song.

✅  Make music and move !  

✅ Thanks, God, for the dance and the song.   

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8 thoughts on “When in Doubt…Dance”

  2. Wonderful thoughts and actions, Laurie! I hope you can also hear the beautiful harmony of the Lord right there with you, lovingly encouraging as always. 💖

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  3. Amen! I agree with your message. I love dancing too, đŸ„°although I have 2 left feet but my heart doesn’t caređŸ€ŁđŸ’ƒ

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    1. Oh how I would dance with you! We simply must dance – wrapped in God’s music! It truly helps. It doesn’t matter how you dance! Dance like children! Joyful dancing, my friend! đŸŽ¶ ❀

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