I am home from Scotland and getting back into the daily routine. I had a great time meeting some old friends and being with family.
One of the best memories was at a family gathering at my brothers house. It has become a tradition that at some point in the evening everyone gets up to dance and let their hair down. Its so much fun!
As Brene Brown writes in The Gifts of Imperfection:
“Laughter, song and dance create emotional and spiritual connection; they remind us of the one thing that truly matters when we are searching for comfort, celebration, inspiration or healing : We are not alone.”
Towards the end of 2016 I shared with you some of my favorite music for relaxation and Savasana. Now I’d like to share some dance music in the spirit of connection and mutual goofiness… as well as burning up a few more calories.
I hope you will join me. Let’s dance like noone is watching!
Thinks … I’m pretty sure I caught a glimpse of Hariod Brawn in this BBC production.
I’ll bet someone broke out their fiddle! So glad it was fun and that you’ve returned home safe and sound.
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Smiling … my brother is more into 1980s rock albums Sunny! Thank you for the good wishes 💛
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I shall join you. That image is too good. When chicks can Dance why not we.
Meeting the family has brought you full energy.
There are a few posts meant for you at my end.
If you doing the time.
Awesome post.
💓🎶🙏🔔👍
Shiva
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Thank you Shiva! That was fun 💛
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Yes, love it! Lets dance! 💃
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Have fun Helen 💛🎶
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Dance like no one is watching Val.
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I am 🎈 Hope you are too Kath 💛
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Welcome back. It sounds like you had fun, Val. Yes, Tornado and I do lots of dancing That old (heart)beat is inside all of us 🙂
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Rock on D 🎈🎶
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Welcome home, Val! I’m so happy you had a nice time with your family and friends. I’m sure you made a lot of memories…and maybe learned some new dance moves! ❤
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New dance moves …. you got me thinking Jill! 😆
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Was that Hariod in the blue pants with white fringe? 😀
Glad your trip was full of good times and good moves!
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No Nancy, that was me on the stage in the pink catsuit at 1:33. As I recall, the Purple Haze seemed particularly strong that evening. I still have flashbacks to this day, especially when I don the old catsuit again.
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I’m relieved and happy that that was you H, and you can still get into it. As I recall, there wasn’t much stretch to lame fabric.
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Well, I don’t entirely fit into it, and the muffin tops do occasionally burst the seams. Also, I can’t actually breathe when I’m in it, so it’s ten bars of doing The Locomotion and then collapsing on the floor.
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Oh dear. Are you on Mede for high blood pressure? It might be a wise choice if you plan to hit the dance floor on a regular basis.
I must say though – you look damn good!
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Can’t believe that Apple word chose Mede instead of meds … They may be on to something!
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I’m sure I am, Val, as I tend to take whatever drugs the doctor hands me, or anyone does, really.
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There is much wisdom in pharmaceuticals and in the street.
Is that when you met Esme?
… Val laughing so hard she’ll need to take a break soon…
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Yes, I met her on the street. You can always find her there.
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Good to know. I’ll be looking out for her. 💓
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You were/are the Cat’s Meow, Hariod!
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‘Are’ Nancy, ‘are’ – I’m only 93! 😡
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You’re still a kitten then!
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I thought so too Nancy 😉
It was fun… and now it’s good to be back!
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Fun video!
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I am of the mind that the only reasonable response to let’s dance is YES! Tell me Val, when you visit Scotland, do your friends and family think you have an American accent now? ❤
Diana xo
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Thanks Diana! Good question – I sound American and then 2 days later I am back in the brogue. Coming back here, my yoga students will comment on the lilt and accent I picked up while away!
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🙂 !
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Glad you had such a good time. Love the sound of your brother!
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Thank So Jean. My brother loves to walk his black spaniel (Murphy) and golden retriever (angus) on the beach! You would definitely get along 😉
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That sounds like a good match alright! How did I guess?
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Val’s a dancer. Who knew?!?!?! 👍
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At the drop of a hat, I’m there David! I got over being self conscious at the same time as I got over my fear of public speaking.
“Cant stop me now…. I’m having such a good time … having a ball.. ”
Cue Queen music
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And how did you get over fear of public speaking? Do share your secret….
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No secret Dave – I joined Toastmasters with a friend so we could present at a conference together. It was fun to do it with someone else … and the practice and feedback were very empowering. When we got to the conference, we were told that so many people had signed up for our session that it wasn’t in a conference room, but the main auditorium. Now that took some deep breathing!!! It’s amazing what we can do when something is thrown at us and we are ready to step up instead of stepping back. 😎
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Good for you Val!
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In mutual goofiness, I got up out of my chair and danced the entire video! Man, some of those people were really twisting with all their heart. Welcome back, Val, I’m glad you had a great time with your family. And thank you!
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So glad you had fun with it Jet 😊Some of these peeps really moved didn’t they!!
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Yogi Dancer! Glad you had a great holiday and I agree, when we feel free to dance we always have fun! Think perhaps you and Hariod should make a utube video together. Just saying!!! 💕
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LOL!!! Now that would be fun. Thanks for the giggle Karen 💕
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I’m glad to hear, that you had a good time with your family, Val 🙂
I’m in for dancing too, it lifts the mood so very fast. Welcome back ❤
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Thank you Irene for your welcoming words 💛
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Glad you had such a good time!
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Thanks Ann! Keep dancing 💛
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Glad you had a wonderful trip, Val. Loved seeing the old dance video – awww, ‘the good ol’ days!’
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Thanks Eliza. Me too!
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Dancing is good for the soul! So glad to hear you had a lovely time in Scotland, where my mum comes from.
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Hi Val.. Welcome back.. So good that you had such a good time among family and friends.. And dancing the night away..
I so loved reading that conversation between you and Hariod.. She is such a great person and WP good friend..
And collapsed in laughter at Hariods responses.. Wonderful 🙂
Hugs xxx Sue ❤
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Thank you for your kind words … and glad you got a giggle too! Love to you dear Sue 💕
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You are most welcome Val.. xx
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Family meetings are special moments… This last year we spent Christmas with fewer members though, as some decided to celebrate Christmas and New Years Eve in other places…. I felt the ausence of those family members, probably more because we often celebrate together…
Anyway, it was nice…. I hope that you had a great time in your trip and with your loved ones, dear Val… Wishing you a succesful 201, full of good things 😉 ❤
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Thank you so much Aquileana! May the warmth and love of family and friends be with you throughout 2017 💕
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Oh dear, still dancing, Val 😀 A beautiful reminder and just wonderrrrful! Happy to have you back after fun times with friends and family!
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Thank you Helen. Its good to be back … and get over the jet lag 😉
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What a fun time you had with your family. I love to dance…its’ so freeing!
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It is indeed. Thank you 💛
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wonderful knowing
of a return
with energy
to dance!
my eyes
are closed 🙂
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Feel the rhythm and the flow David 💛
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What a fun post. Glad you got to spend happy time with family in a country I long to visit. I break out into dance anywhere I hear good music to the embarrassment of whom ever is with me. 🙂 My daughter thinks it’s “cute”. Just brings the happy on.
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You are cute Marlene 😃 Keep dancing my friend!
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What fun! I wish I could shimmy like that, Val 🙂 🙂
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Thanks Jo! I hope you gave it a try 🐥💃🏻🎶
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Of course! 🙂
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