Hi Marije, (and everyone)

Thank you so much for posting the Resilient-video. As an old dancer, I really appreciate soulful movement and for some reason I was particularly moved by the two men in white dancing together. Something about the exceptional fluidity in their movements that makes everything look so effortless and natural. Of course I know how much hard work is behind that appearance of effortlessness, but there are also moments when the effortlessness actually takes over and the body is allowed to flow as nothing else but the pure expression of joy and freedom of movement. Those moments are magical!

The term ‘Resilient’ makes me think of children. People always say that children are very resilient, and that they in fact are much better at bouncing back from adversities than us adults. I’ve always wondered why that is...

I actually watched this clip together with my 2-year old son. When he saw the dancers he said

”They are playing. That’s how they play...”

Yes, I answered, that’s how they play. And then it landed like a stone in my stomach

How do I play?

Where do I seek joy and spontaneity?

When do I let go of all my efforts and allow the flow of effortlessness to do the work for me?

Just like in dancing, Resilience requires flexibility. Anything rigid or stiff will easily break if it’s forced or bent. But if we can find that flexibility in the moment and allow ourselves to bend with the movement, then we actually have a chance of dancing our way through it all whole and unbroken.

Just a thought.

Now I have to go and NOT work on rediscovering that half-hidden playful side of me. Maybe a round of Peekaboo will do it. 😁

Love,

Anastasia