Today, election day, Nia instructor Dael Parsons chose the “Joy” routine for us to dance. She said it’s the first time in her memory that a political campaign centered its messaging on joy.
Of course, politicians and political parties don’t own emotions; our bodies do. Still it’s a fine thing to be reminded to consider joy in the collaborative work of participatory democracy.
I dance with people of all political persuasions and I love that we come together, moving in our own ways yet finding common ground in the rhythm of the music.
I expect the coming days will bring many emotions, and I dream that regardless of winners and losers, we all find a way to respect and uplift the best in all of us.
We have a lot of dancing still to do.
Susan Palmer's Exquisite Now 