Freedom To Dance

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I grew up thinking about other people.

Ingrained deep inside are instructions about love: Love your neighbor as you love yourself.

I've been thinking about this lately, what about those who have problems loving themselves?

Learning To Love Yourself

I must have been marked absent that day

because I draw a blank.

I stand in front of a mirror and dissect. Tearing down not others, but myself. Looking for change... Always... Longing for change.

From the corner of the room I stand with friends. We talk about motorcycles and men.

We sway to the music.

I glance at the dance floor. I watch. Everyone else begins to edge their way to the floor while I simply stare in envy. Oh to embrace the dance floor. I debate it briefly but my legs turn to lead and my feet stay grounded.

Stuck.

Oh to be free to dance like nobody is watching.

I sigh at the lack of confidence within.

This year will be different. I'm determined to learn this lesson. Not only will I simply love others but I will transform and learn to embrace and love myself.

Look out world, I'm going to dance.