Getting Connected — Are You Reaching Out to Life?

I’m relatively new to blogging and thus still move like an infant discovering her arms and legs as she begins crawling. I’ve been posting on my sites (this one, and the one I co-blog with my husband, Bruce — I Do! I Do!–No-nonsense resources for creating your ideal relationship), visiting other’s sites, and reaching out. Well, guess what? People are reaching back and we’re getting connected. Isn’t that cool? I think so!

What does this have to do with me, you ask.

As far as I can tell (and I’m new remember), blogging and life aren’t so different. Often, we wait for things in our lives to happen.

“I hope that company will call me back about the job.”
“It would be great to meet a new guy.”
“If only I weighed 10 pound less.”

dance with me We can hope and pray and fantasize about getting results in life (or attracting visitors to one’s blog). OR we can take action with a positive, upbeat energy behind it (as opposed to taking action fueled by fear). When we begin to reach out with this kind of attitude and energy, Life’s waiting to take our hands for a dance. Sure, it’s sometimes scary wondering if you know the steps or where you’ll end up when the song’s over. However, as I’m finding out, it’s much more fun being out on the dance floor with others than it is sitting by hoping someone will ask you to dance.

Thanks to my recent dance partners. Whether you like to Tango, Two Step, or Tap, dropping by their sites and take a spin ’round the floor with them.

Where are you ready to start dancing in your life? I’d love to know what you decide to do to reach out for your dance partner.

Filed under: Self-empowerment by Shonnie on September 13, 2006 |

8 Comments »

:D Lovely metaphor and I appreciate your offer of the dance! What do you think; salsa, or waltz?

(Thank you for the link too!)

Comment by Amit — September 14, 2006 @ 6:22 am
Waltzing feels a bit slow for me. Let’s salsa. It’s energetic, playful, and fun! Thanks for keeping it going Amit!

Comment by Shonnie — September 14, 2006 @ 10:25 am
I took some salsa classes last year, it was so much fun! I have to say to anyone reading this, if you’ve never tried, you just gotta!!

Comment by Amit — September 14, 2006 @ 12:20 pm
Love being your dance partner! Thanks for the link.
Your thoughts remind me of a saying I really like:

“Work like you don’t need money,
Love like you’ve never been hurt,
And dance like no one’s watching.”

If only we could live like that!

Comment by Domestic Goddess — September 14, 2006 @ 4:07 pm
Thanks for the mention. On the web it’s all about connection. Same as life:-)

I’m adding learn to salsa to my goal list. Ballroom dancing, not so much.

Comment by Nneka — September 16, 2006 @ 8:14 pm
I must confess, when I asked Santa to help me find a man three christmas seasons ago, he found me a salsa partner. We are off to get married next year!

Merry Christmas

Comment by The Designer Diva — December 19, 2006 @ 11:21 pm
Thank you for the link!

I love salsa dancing, and I do bellydance too!

Comment by Annie — May 3, 2007 @ 12:00 pm
You’re welcome Annie. Dance away and keep having fun! Peace.

Comment by Shonnie — May 3, 2007 @ 12:19 pm