Where Does Your Road Map Lead?


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At the beginning of September, Patricia Moreno, of IntenSati/Sati Life put up a challenge to readers of her blog to try to lose that “last 10 lbs” that many say they want to lose. I signed up, knowing I have certainly more than that I’d like to release from my body. Well, today was my weigh-in for the month, and I didn’t make it. I did remove 5 lbs, though. I admit without her challenge, I probably would have said, “Oh, Mel, don’t worry about the pounds, just keep dancing, working and you’ll get there someday.” However, for me, the truth is someday never comes. I have four file cabinet drawers full of events gone-by or ones to spend time on “later” and the truth is, 90% of what is in there needs just just GO! Tonight I recycled at least a ream of paper, and I let those papers I’ve been hanging on to “just in case” exit my life so I’ll have room and energy to focus on what I desire now.

My life road map leads in many directions, but the destinations I reach are all because I made a conscious choice and took the path to get there. This past month I didn’t find a dance teacher, but I bought several dance videos and shoes and began my practice. That means I’m still on the path and plan to reach my destination. I removed 5 lbs of my body weight and I earned my Spencer Pilates instructor certification, and those goals are in line with learning to dance as being a healthy weight and having a strong core are essential for dancers. I’m clear that my intention, combined with right action and positive self-expectation will get me to my destination. So, dear friends, Where will your road map lead you this month?



My Butt HURTS!


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Okay, so this isn’t the most ladylike title in the world, but after three days of practicing very little ballet — just the 5 positions to each side with demi and grande piles, I have to nearly yelp when I sit down. In fact, my armpits hurt too. Boy, do I have a long way to go to get into shape.

So what is keeping me going? Part of it is the dream. If you haven’t seen Danyl on the X-Factor’s amazing charisma and jaw dropping audition, you probably haven’t seen many people captivate an audience in less than a minute. I’ve seen it a few times, even been captivated, but I haven’t ever been THAT performer. Part of my dream is to captivate one audience like that and dance, ballet in particular, mesmerized when I was 8 years old. I was so captivated that I sat through hours of the NYCity ballet’s summer season at SPAC without ever once asking to pee.

Until I reach that level, however, I need to keep it real with smaller goals. My latest goal, in addition to working beyond the butt pain, is of weight loss (10 lbs to be exact) thanks to a challenge from Patricia Moreno on her blog today. I’ve got until October 5th to lose it. I’m flashing back to images of Debbie Allen in Fame telling her students, “You want fame? Well, fame costs. And right here is where you start paying, in sweat.” I’m ready to sweat, and work, sore butt and all. Who’s pullin’ for me?