“Dancing Queen” began playing on the Bluetooth speaker and my body made up its mind. I pushed back the chair, stood up, and enthusiastically, headed for the living room. And I danced, yes, like no one was watching, like I haven’t danced in decades. Fingers snapping, arms swinging! The steps and moves came naturally, and I could tell they’ve missed me – recalling days of long ago when dancing was as routine as brushing my teeth. The steps and moves and I had the best of times!
My heart beat to the magic of the music!
Then when pain arrived a couple days later, I thought, maybe I worked my back too hard. How can something feel so good, then turn out to be almost crippling?
Good health is wealth because over the years, our body’s mechanics will change either rapidly or subtly as though watching the graceful clouds travel in the sky.
That annoying pain made its entrance, caught my attention, but a few days later,
I shooed it away!
Do I have regrets from my living room dancing?
Not at all!
Sometimes rules are meant to be broken, we’ve heard this before, so another moment like that moment when the music moved through me, when I felt alive and younger –
another moment like that moment will come again, I’m sure.
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© Lauren Scott, BaydreamerWrites.com
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If you feel the pull of the beat, start moving!
Do what you love with no regrets! 🎵❤️
I do this dancing stuff too. Except at 77, I do it sitting in the chair.
Sometimes modifying is needed, so this is great!
I admire you for admitting that you might have gotten a little bit carried away, but it was probably worth it.
Oh, I don’t mind sharing at all. Those days are gone of worrying about what others think. Life is too short and maybe this post will inspire others.
I’m sure it will.
I’ve done things like that as well. But it’s worth it.
I knew I wasn’t alone, Darlene. 🎶🥰
I used to teach dance–USED to being the operative word, for those very reasons.
Well, I hope you get another dancing moment!
Yes 🎶🎶🎶
Lauren, music is a big love of mine.
I often danceike no one’s watching 💃
If it feels good do it ❤️🌹❤️
Dancing Queen was a favourite of my mum’s 🤗
Thank you Lauren xox
I’m so glad to know that you’ve done the same, Maggie! And I love “Dancing Queen!” Who doesn’t feel like dancing when listening to this song? You’re welcome, my friend, and thank you! Hugs! xoxox
Exactlý 🎶🤗💃
I miss those halycon days of clubbing , but the memories 😉🤗
You are welcome too with big hugs dear Lauren xoxo
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a delightful attitude, Lauren… and inspiring too…🤍🌷
Thanks so much, Destiny! I’m glad you enjoyed this ‘moment’! 🎵💕
so welcome…and thank you too…🤍🎵
I went out with the girls Saturday night. A neighbor rented a stretch limo and 10 of us dressed up like biker chicks and had dinner at a biker bar with line dancing! I got up and danced and it felt so good. It’s been so many years. It was a hysterically funny night, and my neighbor is so creative and fun in her 70s to come up with the idea! The oldest woman was 89 and she danced all night.
That sounds like the best time! And 89? See? Age is just a number! 🎶🎶
She is amazing and everyone’s favorite person. I was apprehensive about the whole evening, but it turned out to be great. I’m glad I agreed to go.
Do what you love with no regrets”: I love this so much!
I’m glad the pain went away, but that feeling of being younger and completely alive will last forever.
Thanks so much, Luisa! I’m glad you loved this moment! 💝🌟💞
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I still break into dance too, even if I pay for it later, its worth it to me!
Great to hear, Denise! Cheers to dancing! 🎵
Love it Lauren, and good for you, dancing queen! I know that problems develop as we age. Being 83 I have some experience. But I also know that the quickest way to grow old is to start telling yourself, “Oh I am too old to do that.” Make modifications if you have to, but do it.
Thanks, Curt! I love this song! And your wisdom is so true! Keep moving and make modifications if you need to. I’m glad you enjoyed this musical moment! 🎵
A great moment, Lauren. We all need those.
I’m glad you enjoyed this, John, and we sure do! 🎶
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Yes! ABBA requires dancing. Glad your pain went away. I was a majorette in the early 80s and we did a lot of dance numbers to pop songs. Sometimes I grab my old baton and twirl and dance away a few calories before dinner. Fleetwood Mac “Second Hand News” is my favorite for that 😉
Definitely, and I love this song, but “Second Hand News” is a great dancing song too! Good for you for twirling and dancing! My hubby and I used to go dancing all the time in those early days and years. Great times with a big group of friends! 🎶
A happy vibe post, Lauren. I can only manage snapping now coz dancing is not for me🤭 stay healthy always!
I’m glad you enjoyed this post, Hazel, and snapping is good! Snap away! Hugs! 🎶
Hugs back!🙏💚
Loved those ABBA videos
They are great, Ian! 🎵
Good for you for answering the dancing call of the music!
I’m sure it’ll call again and I’m ready! 🎵
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I can totally see this happening to me, especially if I was dancing with my grandson.
I’m glad you can relate to this moment, Pete. You and your grandson would be a fun time!
sometimes you just have to dance!
Exactly! 🎶
True I completely agree with you Lauren. I do this yoga everyday with a little dancing feels nice. Great post 👏
That’s great, Kamal! Keep dancing, and thank you! 🎶
I love this song, and there’s no way I can’t get up and dance. I’ve danced for years, and no sense in stopping now. I also enjoy chair dancing. Hugs! 💃🥰
This is so good to hear, Eugi! And chair dancing is great too! Hugs and Cheers to dancing! 💃🎶💖
It’s good to keep moving, but we often have to tone it done some as we get old.
That’s true, Binky. It’s all about listening to our bodies and making modifications when necessary. 🙂