I Love This Kid

As I have mentioned in the past, my youngest angel is a Hip-Hop queen.  She is the little one in the middle with the very large attitude.  Ever since she was a toddler, the music has spoken to her soul and when it speaks, she just has to MOVE!  Not only is she good at Hip-Hop, but she is also a very talented Ballet dancer.  Her body is her instrument and she uses it to express her exuberance for life.  I am awed by her ability to give into the rhythm.  She dances because it makes her feel good.  She dances because she can.
Yesterday was her final dance competition with this team.  I know she will miss her friends but she wants to expand on her abilities.  I always tell my angels that they can use their God-given gifts to go as far as they would like to reach.  I encourage each one of them to do something because they love it and never because they think that they have to.  It has served them well, so far.  

In this world of parent-driven desires for children, it has always been my philosophy to allow my angels to take the lead in deciding what their interests are.  As a result, Mark and I have shared the blessing of having daughters who exude great pride and pleasure in the activities which they choose to participate in.  Our oldest angel has been a singer and an actor ever since she was small.  She is a Fine Arts/Theater major at her university.  Angel Daughter number two has always had a need to express herself by being an incredible Gymnast/Cheerleader.  She has recently taken up photography for which she has a very natural eye.  This is something she would like to pursue in college.  Angel Daughter number three is a natural born athlete.  She gravitates towards sports where she can be an integral part of a team.  She inspires her teammates with her dedication and drive.  They have each chosen their own paths.  Seems to me that that is the way which it should always be.  How else can we learn to listen to our souls?  How else will we ever be able to find our own joyfulness?

May you find a way to listen to the rhythm of your own spirit.  May you remember to express yourself in ways that make you feel good and may you take the time to honor your own gifts.  It is never too late to say YES to your heart's greatest desires. Never.