It was very interesting to me to see the article in the living section of the Journal Gazette this past Sunday April 27th that was titled “After the diagnosis.” This article particularly caught my eye as I am preparing to travel to Virginia to the Yogaville Ashram, to attend a teacher training to teach yoga to people living with cancer.

What appealed to me most was the common thread that all of these cancer survivors had. Their will to live and passion for life. One loved volunteering, another was a marathon runner, another had beautiful faith. All of these survivors had something that kept them going when times were bad.

It made me think about how many of us leave what we’re passionate for behind us; as we age and acquire increasing obligations within our careers and family life. Where is that playful spirit that enjoys riding the waves of life, both the ups and downs. “All we have to do is line up our surf board” in the words of one of my yogi influences, John Friend.

I feel blessed to have woven my passion for Dance and Yoga into my life roles as mother and business owner. I hope others step out of the box that they may find themselves in; to explore a little creativity and passion in their lives. Who knows, it may not improve just the playfulness in our lives, at some point it may help save lives.

-Dani

Tags: John Friend, Journal Gazette