No, this is not an endorsement for Shah Rukh Khan’s Production
Company. (Shah Rukh Khan is an Indian Movie super star.)
Everyone dreams,
irrespective of their upbringing, social status or any other factor. How we
realize our dreams suggests the quality and the satisfaction we gain from
life...personally.
I am not a born dancer.
My dance training was limited to learn
basic “Bharatanatyam” (an Indian classical dance form) in school, which was
compulsory for girls.
I was once made fun of by my dance teacher, in front of the
whole class as I could not move my neck in a particular way. (Wonder how the
brain remembers all these crap!) From then on, I hated him and dreaded the
dance class. I never learnt dance again.
Three decades later, I danced “Lavani” (A traditional
Marathi dance form) in front of a limited audience from the housing society I
live in. I practiced day and night, for 3 days, with a bad leg....the strain of
which too led to my leg fracture later.
I did dance...beautifully, with grace and more importantly
with gay abandon and enjoyed every moment of it.
Everyone thought I was a Maharastrian trained in Lavani.
The praises were rolling in for weeks.
The bottom line is – Be determined enough to realize
your dreams.
For - A-to-Z challenge...DAY 4
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Ah yes you did dance beautifully, wonderful post... positive positive positive...<3<3<3
ReplyDeleteThank you Jan.
DeleteI remember d beautiful n graceful pic, wonder all f u around inspire each other so much.
ReplyDeleteU r goin v good janu! Keep it up!
We do inspire each other...thanks mani.
DeleteWonderful!
ReplyDeleteThanks RoseAnn.
DeleteI'll always remember that video, Janaki. Yes, you were so graceful and elegant, it seemed to me you were a born dancer. Now, I know the rest of the story!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Thanks Martha.
DeleteBeing a southie I happened to notice only one thing in this post that u've spelled Bharatanatyam correctly.
ReplyDeleteElse you find ppl sayin Bharat Natyam :P
:-) thanks
DeleteYou dance beautifully..... I so loved the video of you dancing..follow your dreams and keep on going no matter what others think...As always...XOXOXOXO
ReplyDeleteThanks Bonnie...XXXXX
DeleteMy lovely Janu,
ReplyDeleteI saw you dancing...a picture of grace, elegance & beauty...you owned that stage and looked like you belonged. I have danced with you...only in my dreams (smile).
Thanks for sharing.
Dialogue Of Romance
:-DDD...thanks Andy.
DeleteJanaki, the teacher had no business belittling his student and you should be so proud of your determination. You looked lovely in the Lavani dance get-up. Lovely post.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sulekha.
DeleteDetermination goes a long way. I'd love to see you dance. However, I wonder if your effort was worth injury to your body.
ReplyDeleteYes...it was. Thanks Francene.
DeleteThe last message went somewhere in ciberspace. I'll try again. I'd love to see you dance and admire your determination.
ReplyDeleteGood for you for persevering!
ReplyDeleteThanks Zoanna.
DeleteThis was really inspiring! Great post with a very positive message. Thanks. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Jessica.
DeleteDetermination will take you places.
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