Favorite Things

Today, I am linking up with Mama Kat’s Writers Workshop!  One of the writing prompts for today is “Share one of your favorite things”.

The older I get, the more I am learning that I like a lot of “things” but things are not really what determines my true happiness.  I saved and bought an I-Pad for myself for Christmas I couldn’t wait to get one and I just KNEW I would LOVE IT!  My daughters LOVE it, they have put all sorts of apps on it.  I am just not much of a gamer and it seems pretty delicate. Let’s not forget the new I-Pad 3 is coming out soon and the media will say that everyone needs one!  I have determined that it is just a larger I-Phone.

Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy my I-Phone and other gadgets but my “favorite things” are just NOT “things”. Without a shadow of a doubt, one of my favorite things right now are the Dance Fit Divas classes.

I think what makes our classes one of my favorite things right now is that our classes are more than just a workout.  Make no bones about it, I think our ladies get a great workout during class but it is the energy, our diva community, the collective spirits working towards the goal to be at their best and encouraging each other that makes it more than just a dance fitness class.

Since last week was the Forsyth County School System’s spring break, we took a break from class also.  I was happy to have a break but I really missed coming to OUR classes!  Yesterday, as we were waiting to go into the gym, Ms. Marshall walked in and looked at all of us standing there and exhaled a long, deep, cleansing breath.  Then she said, “FINALLY!  I have missed this so much”. She said it but we all felt the same way!

We had a great class yesterday!  When we began to cool down, I looked out at all of the beautiful faces staring at me and I couldn’t do anything but thank God for the opportunity to “dance through life” with such an amazing group of ladies.

Our cool down song last night was truly special.  It was Rise by the McClain Sisters.  The McClain Sisters are an “in real life sisters” vocal group on Disney Records.  Their newest single Rise is on the motion picture soundtrack Disney Nature’s  Chimpanzee movie  that will be released on Earth Day.

The chorus reminds me of our class:

So dry those tears from your eyes
And everything will be alright
You know the rainbow’s just inside
Dust your wings off as you pass
If your heart feels overwhelmed
Just know you’re never by yourself
Put your hands in mine, pull your head up high
And together we’ll rise

Together we can do anything
We’ll rise
We can make it through anything
We’ll rise
Together we can do anything
We’ll rise, we’ll rise, we’ll rise

Divas, our class, and the amazing things that happen in the hearts of the many women who pass through the doors in that gym in little old Kernersville, is to say the least, inspiring. We are making positive changes in our community and abroad and that my dears is truly a favorite thing!

James 1:2-3 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.

Together we will Rise!  Enjoy:

 Can’t wait till Saturday—Let’s get our Praise (Deovted Fitness®) & Tone (ZUMBA® toning) on!