In my mind 4: Movement is Medicine

Written 1/24/2024

Flowing in my room, releasing my light energy as it sang a song to be released.

A moment of flow where I did not feel my external moving my body. I had no thoughts and was in no distinct posture, just pure energy in a constant state of flow…. dance medicine.

I had a distinct moment, a memory, during this flow.

A memory of my brother and I at our childhood pool. We were playing slow, emotional music. I would allow myself to let the music take me. I remember it feeling amazing, blissful, and my little brother thought I was just being so funny. We would always do this unknowing what it was. We would play the slowest music, dramaticize each movement, and be the silliest forms of ourselves. I now see these were the most free forms of ourselves, and the state I felt most free.

I am not a dancer, so these were random movements; they were pure expression. At the time I was not aware of this. Looking back, I am able to recognize that doing this felt so blissful because I was allowing my spirit to freely express itself in the moment. 12 years later I feel this full circle realization, and I have rediscovered my love for dance expression. It is similar to intuitive movement, as it is the release of light energy flowing from within. It also contributes to my inner child reconnection.

By releasing myself freely like this, I had a moment of clarity - a light bulb moment.

Personal freedom does not end after childhood. It is a choice to allow one’s true self to continue as their guiding light through life. I choose this. I choose my personal freedom. I choose to allow my inner being express, create, love, and live as she wishes - moment to moment, day by day.

I show gratitude of this life through expression and embracement of the body.

I encourage everyone to try expression through movement, and it might just free you <3

With love,

Ra