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May I Have This Dance?

11/5/09 at 08:00 am | 4 Comments

by Louise L. Hay

Hello Dear Ones,

No matter what age we are, we can always let go of a little more garbage and break a new barrier. Let me share a story about one of my memorable breakthroughs with you.

When I was in my mid-70s, I decided to do something I’d never done before because I was always afraid to. I decided to take up ballroom dancing. I’d wanted to dance since I was a child, but could never get up the courage. For many years I’d said, “In the next lifetime, I’ll be a dancer. It’s too late to do it now.” Talk about a negative affirmation!

Then one day, I passed a dance studio and their sign read, “We teach you to dance one step at a time.” And I thought, One step at a time; maybe I could do that. My next thought was, I’m going to live quite a few more years, why am I waiting for the next lifetime? And so a new era began for me.

The initial two months were absolute hell. I dreaded the first lesson, which took place on a Wednesday afternoon, but I knew I had to go through with it. I think I held my breath the entire time. Every little kid piece of baggage that I had left in me came up in my body—embarrassment, humiliation, and shame flooded through me. I couldn’t even find a positive affirmation to say about it.

One day, a teacher at the studio said, “Louise, I can just see the fear in your eyes. Where does it come from?” I couldn’t respond. Later that night when I really thought about it, I found that there was a part of me that was convinced I would be hit in the face if I did it “wrong.” That was a real revelation to me. The little kid inside of me was terrified of being slapped, and I was 76 years old at the time.

At the next lesson when I told the teacher my answer, her eyes filled with tears. That was the breakthrough for me. All those feelings began to subside, and I could concentrate on my steps. After that, I took three private lessons a week and four group lessons. And dancing has become such a fun pastime for me.

So my dears, if I can do it, so can you. It’s never too late to learn something new.
This week’s affirmation: I am opening new doors to life.

Love,

Louise

FILED UNDER: AFFIRMATIONS, SELF-CARE, EMPOWERMENT, DANCING

Comments (4)

• 1.
  November 5, 2009
  7:05 am

  Years ago, I took my 1st Argentine tango lesson, and like many people it was a step down the rabbit hole. Besides all the health and emotional benefits of this meditative dance itself, there is something about the spiritual properties of connecting with others that helps us connect with the divine in ourselves and others.

  – John
• 2.
  November 6, 2009
  5:54 am

  it is only two weeks that i know you ,dearest louise,a friend who made present your film and i was so touched about your being ,as you are and see your beauty and started to cry .it is an turn point for me to be concuiess and take care my self lovingly.i feel gratitude that you came to my haus and visit me easily.thank you

  – zeynep lesueur
• 3.
  November 7, 2009
  1:13 pm

  Louise, you are such an inspiration to my life! Wow, I LOVED this and have truly been touched to know that it is never too late to do something we've always wanted to do. Thank you for sharing your life. You are truly a beautiful gift.

  – Sheryl
• 4.
  November 11, 2009
  5:36 am

  I have recently discovered that when I am doing something new that scares me, oftentimes, it is not fear of the activity itself, but the releasing of old energy that no longer serves me. Releasing is the most uncomfortable part, but thefeelings of peace that one experiences afterwards are priceless! Thank you so much for sharing your life lessons.

  – Mary