to DANCE, to move, to breathe, to fly, to twirl; to gain all while you give; to dance across the wor

We are free, the moment we wish to be.

I was given the magnificent opportunity to teach for Canyon Ranch in the beautiful country of Turkey. My journey included a layover in London where I enjoyed every moment dancing across the city. Unpacking from my travels, I came across an old sheet of paper. As I read my own words on the paper, my stomach dropped.

What then is freedom? The power to live as one wishes.

As a sophomore in college, I went to visit the Canyon Ranch in Lennox, Massachusetts with my father. I spent the entire day taking yoga and fitness classes from 8:00 A.M. until 6:00 PM. I said to myself jokingly, "what a dream job this would be! To teach yoga, meditation, pilates, fitness aquatic therapy as a full time job & sharing my joy for a living by inspiring others to live happier healthier lives!" That evening, I went to a creative arts workshop at the ranch. The instructor asked us to write down two things we wished to see happen in our lives. I took my pen and paper and wrote down two dreams.

1. Share My Joy of movement for a living at Canyon Ranch

2. Travel the World and Dance

“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” ― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

Now, 6 years later, looking back at this sheet of paper currently working as a full time fitness professional, movement therapist, yoga teacher at Canyon Ranch, and a (#wanderingwestie) traveling dancer, I giggled delightfully having realized I manifested my dream.

“Dare to dream! If you did not have the capability to make your wildest wishes come true, your mind would not have the capacity to conjure such ideas in the first place. There is no limitation on what you can potentially achieve, except for the limitation you choose to impose on your own imagination. What you believe to be possible will always come to pass - to the extent that you deem it possible. It really is as simple as that.” ― Anthon St. Maarten

Listen to your heart, and follow it. Dreams and wishes do come true. “You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.” ― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

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