The Dance Of Life Changes Our Harmony

Throughout our lives, we dance with the challenges of daily living. Sometimes we feel like we are in sync and other times it seems like pure chaos. What do you do to get back in harmony?

Sometimes just a little movement together will bring us back into harmony with one another. We each have our own beat that we dance to, but when working with others, it is important to find a mutual rhythm.

How Do You Move With Others?

Dance! I know it seems strange, but it really has an impact. Three and half years ago, my wife were introduced to the concept of swaying by one of our mentors. It is simple enough. Hold your spouse and lean to the left and then the right as a song plays. It doesn’t even matter if you are in time with the music. The idea is to be in sync with one another.

This simple technique makes a big difference in our marriage. Each day we come back into harmony with each other to some extent. You may think that it doesn’t matter, but it does. Here is an example of how simple movement can bring us into synchronicity. Notice at the end what the result of no longer moving together causes.

What About Relationships With Others?

You may be wondering what you can do with your kids, or grandkids. Have a dance party. Even when the movements seem very disparate, the idea of moving together brings us more into alignment.

You may want to do the same with roommates. If you are wanting help with teammates, find an activity to bring you into sync. Maybe you learn to do the Haka, or practice rowing in sync. Professionals that are unwilling to have some silly fun together are likely to have conflict within their ranks because they take themselves too seriously.

Life Brings Opportunity To You

Funny that as I was in the midst of writing this, the fun and moving Harry Belafonte song Jump In The Line played. I don’t think it was random that it came on to help me get in rhythm with this message.

When we seek harmony, we are presented with opportunities to get into alignment and harmony. Those opportunities sometimes seem like they are pure chaos, but what can you learn from those experiences? Perhaps an appreciation of being in harmony.

I think it interesting how important social dancing was in many societies. It was naturally understood that it brought more harmony to groups. What did your ancestors do to get in harmony? How did not practicing this effect their relationships. What was passed down to you? Share your stories with me. I’d love to hear some of your family traditions.