How a 3-Minute Dance Party Became My Sanity Spell
This is what I felt like dancing! Like sprinkling fairy dust all over my house.
Now your first thought might be…spell?! Let me explain. A spell in this sense is like a recipe book and cooking, but instead of food for ingredients it's a mix of tools and techniques. Think of a spell as a mixture of a tool (book) and technique (how you combine and make the ingredients).
Yesterday, I was feeling overstimulated and overwhelmed. The thought of being rushed before I was ready to leave the house, the kids arguing in the backseat on the way there, one being a backseat driver, the other asking when we will stop for gas, and the reminder that we would probably sit in traffic. When we finally got back home, I needed to use a trick up my sleeve I knew I would enjoy.
I fluttered into the kitchen, determined to sprinkle a little magic on my sensory overload of a day. With a flick of my imaginary wand, I pressed play on the most motivating song I could find and let the music guide me.
Within seconds, I was spinning and twirling like a pixie on a mission. The kids watched in wide-eyed wonder—equal parts amused and embarrassed. The youngest was smiling, laughing, and wanted to join me and dance too. The oldest? He rolled his eyes and walked away.
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And I didn’t care what anyone else thought. In those three sparkling minutes, the heaviness I’d been carrying floated right out the window. I reminded myself that even though I’m an adult, I sometimes need spontaneity and to burn energy too.
Because here’s the truth: A little mischief and a lot of joy can turn the dullest day into something enchanted. I’ve been focusing more on fun lately, and that impromptu dance party nailed it.
So if you’re feeling weighed down, remember—your kitchen is just one song away from becoming your own little kingdom of happy chaos. Give yourself permission to be delightfully ridiculous. You might just find your spirit soaring.
Tiny Sparks to Light Your Way:
✨ What’s a small act of whimsy you can weave into your day?
✨ If you had a pinch of fairy dust, where would you sprinkle it first?
✨ How can you let yourself play, just because it feels good?
Until next time, enjoy the journey!
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