Dance, in its essence, is a spiritual response to music. As the music begins to play, we are stirred to move. Dance, then, is our totality interpretation of the music’s sound, which leads to unfolding. If we consider music in the context of the Trinity, we might envision God the Father as The Composer, Jesus, the Lamb of God, the Dancer, and the Holy Spirit, the Loving spirit, as the Rhytms or Melody.

Again, in life, our dance is a personal interpretation of the music of God, which resonates with multiple tones. Therefore, the rhythm of our dance is always a unique expression of our understanding and emotional connection with the divine. So, to dance in the world is to embrace the meaning of daily offerings, let go, lead, and experience God’s presence. Being a great dancer requires openness and flexibility, allowing movements to flow and experiences to shape and manifest at the right times and moments.

The ability to be receptive to the music, even if it’s not our preferred tune, is a “must” for the best ability to respond and envision. Just as Jesus’ every action was to bring life to others on his journey to the crucifixion and resurrection, our dance in the world should also be a source of life and inspiration for others. It is how we give life to others through our being and person; that is how we devote the dance to the world.

We can learn a simple lesson from the liveliness of St. Joseph: In a relationship, it is more important to be loving rather than only to be right.

Reflection from a very special friend 🙂