The past year was incredibly difficult on a personal and global level and, unfortunately, it continues into this new year. I’ve unintentionally dropped many good habits–running, hoop dancing, posting here–as a result of the grief and sheer exhaustion of bearing witness to the suffering of so many. Today, however, I finally summoned the energy to do something I’ve dearly missed: hoop-dancing. For twenty minutes, I danced and spun in my hoop, singing along with the music. Emma was happy to see my dancing again and we howled together for several minutes, me grinning as her tail wagged and wagged.
A dancing Sandhill Crane at Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge. March 12, 2024
Today I reclaimed my joy. My intention is to dance again tomorrow . . . and to continue dancing in the days and months to come. Dance as a revolutionary act!
Tracy Abell 
This is a wonderful way to begin the new year, Tracy!
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Thank you, Becky. It felt very good and I’m happy to say I danced again this morning. Wishing you a beautiful day!
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That’s great! I did have a good day and walked outdoors even though it was below freezing. I’m no longer used to those cold temps, but the sunshine helped:)
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Whoa, walking in below freezing temps is a big deal. I admit to staying inside then. Glad you had sunshine, Becky!
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Gorgeous!
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Happy New Year to you, Cindy! Hard to be a Sandhill Crane for gorgeousness. 🙂
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Not being familiar with hoop-dancing, I watched a YouTube video performance by two indigenous young men. What an excellent way to start this New Year! We must not let the masters of chaos rob us of our joy ❤
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I love that you looked up hoop-dancing, Rosaliene! I’m guessing theirs is more accomplished than mine as I basically just dance about while a hoop spins around my waist. 🙂 But it makes me happy and brings me much joy!
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Check it out when you can. They dance with several hoops.
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I did look it up after reading your comment and now regret using the term hoop-dancing since it then conjures that incredibly intricate and beautiful dance. I used to just tell people about my hooping but then too many misheard and thought I was informing them of my bowel movements, so I changed my terminology. And now there’s more confusion. HA 🙂
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Keep dancing! And keep shooting those sandhill cranes (with a camera)! ha ha
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You made me laugh out loud, Mara. Thank you!
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