Dance like no one’s watching.

One of my favorite memories with my mom is when my sister, my mom, and I would all dance around the house while our player-piano played. The music would fill the room all the way to our high ceilings and she’d always say, “Dance like no one’s watching.” It didn’t matter if we had rhythm or not–we’d just spin around, laugh and enjoy the moment. There was something special about those little dance sessions, where the goal wasn’t to look good or follow any rules, we just had fun and we were together.

The phrase “Dance like no one’s watching” was her way of reminding me not to take life too seriously. In those moments, I didn’t worry about how I looked or whether I was dancing “right.” It was all about letting go of the stress and enjoying the simple things. And that was what I needed to hear especially back then. 

Even now, I think about that advice when I’m feeling stressed or overworked. Those piano sessions taught me that sometimes it’s okay to just let loose, stop worrying and enjoy the moment. So, whenever life gets a little too serious, I remind myself to “Dance like no one’s watching.” It's a simple way to bring a little more joy and freedom to my day.