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Happy Sunday Dancers,
In today’s newsletter we’ll cover:
Why letting go of what you love is so hard
When to let go of and when to hold onto things/people in your life
Should I let it go? Or maybe not?
As dancers, we are constantly evolving. We develop on an artistic and personal level.
We find new pathways and ways of working. Whenever something doesn’t serve us anymore we transform it or let go of it.
Sometimes life runs smoothly, other times it feels like it’s running through my fingers like sand. I can’t seem to get a hold of it.
For instance, I finally got to know the people in the scene of my city. I found people I connect with on an artistic and personal level. I feel though that jobs are limited here. It’s time to broaden my horizons and grow my network in different places.
The questions that come up are?
What and who do I have to leave behind for the sake of evolving as an artist?
What comfortable habits and well-known places do I have to let go of?
Do I have the strentgh to let go of the safe space I’ve worked for for so long?
In my experience, when things are changing in my artistic life my personal life changes as well.
It can be painful having to let go of the people you care about. These are the people who are most important to you besides your dance career.
In the past I used to change my envrionment for the sake of dance, leaving my social circle behind. I’ve reached a point in my life where I’m questioning this behavior.
How much am I willing to sacrifice for my dance career?
What does a balance between artistic and personal fulfillment look like?
What I found out is that my happiness depends on both things.
Dancing and the people that make me feel appreciated.
Let it go or hold onto it?
Have you ever questioned if you should finally let go of something but you’re just not sure if it’s the right decision? This might help you
Let it go when…
…it burdens you
…it annoys you
…it just doesn’t feel right anymore
…You’ve outgrown it
…it doesn’t excite you anymore
Hold onto it when…
…the thought of not having it in your life is just too painful
…it’s part of what makes you happy
…there is so much more room for growth
Something to Remember
There is no need to rush this process.
If you’re not ready to move on, don’t do it.
Check-in with yourself: Would I be happier without it? What good would come from letting go?
This applies to dancing or people and things in your personal life.
Your weekly prompts for reflection
What things or people do you hold onto in your life that make you happy?
What are the things/Who are the people that drag you down?
Have you thought about letting it/them go?
Source of Inspiration
Funky Tronic by Christophe Zurfluh- on Spotify
Here is a happy song for you :)
Let’s end the week on a good note and start the next week groovy and in good spirits.
That’s it from this week’s newsletter. See you next Sunday :)
keep on moving,
Barbara from The Dancer’s Way
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