My Journey Toward Being Heard Has Begun with a Dance

MY HISTORY — ORIGINALLY POSTED AUGUST 30, 2018 ON INSTAGRAM@THEPOINTOFYOU

About 18 years ago I had my first experience working with an “energy healer,” a wonderful man by the name of Walter Makichen. I remember, the second time I visited him, he observed as we walked back to the room where we met, “You walk silently and leave no impression.” He was absolutely right. This was part of my “disappearing act,” to be safe.

When I was in India about 7 1/2 years ago [2011], I treated myself to a gorgeous antique bracelet. If you know me, you’ve seen me wear it — a lot. What I was most drawn to, however, were the beautiful ankle bracelets with tiny bells that caught my eye everywhere. Numerous times I followed my heart into little shops, came close to buying, and then walked away. I figured I’d leave India and forget about them. I never have.

The primary focus of my journey of undiminishing this past year has been about allowing myself to be seen. A few days ago, I started realizing that this coming year is going to be about allowing myself to be heard, too … and then I remembered the beautiful ankle bracelets. I shared this with my partner, Bryan, and this morning a beautiful set arrived for me … a precious little gift from him. I immediately put them on and rather uncharacteristically danced joyfully in my living room for nearly half an hour.

True to my soul, it appears that my journey towards “being heard,” has begun with a dance.