Dance

The Dance

Morning Sun,

Hearth rising in the East,

I stand to greet you
Breath full,

Present and open.
Ready to offer as you
Offer.
Light, truth, clarity,
Always open and

Moving with intent

To the West,

The Summerlands.

Where you lie

To sleep,

Leaving the night open for

Her

To dance.

Because we were made to dance.

May all beings drink from the well of unreasonable happiness. ~ Satyen Raja

Matt Harding is a dancer. He’s also a world traveler, and used to be in the world of making video games (the career world I currently occupy). Estimates suggest that over 17 million people have viewed his video, Where The Hell Is Matt. I’ve watched the video many, many times, and nearly every time I am brought to tears by its simplicity and beauty.

I can’t really explain why, other than to say that I am moved by the beauty of wanton joy that is expressed in each scene. The schoolchildren laughing and tumbling, the young men and women dancing in the rain, the austere tribesmen joining in the fun.

I think perhaps it is that in watching these videos I am reminded that we are not meant to struggle. We are meant to lead lives filled with joy and beauty. Because we were made to dance, to sing, to play, to learn…