Thank you Thank you Thank you Masters Games and all whom made it happen. Oh where to begin with the many reasons why. The morale, the events, the comradarie, the morale, the fun, the morale, new friendships, economic flow on, did I mention the morale? Im sure there's many more benefits but for me it was mainly about the connectedness that occurs at events such as the Masters Games (especially evident after 6pm in the main tent). Its an incredibly social event, bringing old and new friends together in a way that is not usually accessible. This alone is priceless, not to mention the high calibre of bands on offer. Its been many years since I've had a blast like that on any dance floor. For those that know me know that when I dance, I dance hard out. Being reasonably fit I can keep going for quite a while with only a more subdued song taking me off the dance floor to the great relief of my partner. A good band to me is like a good coffee, it needs to be classic, (rock preferably) and requires certain factors to hit the spot, nothing tame or weak will do for me. When you're in 'the zone' there is nothing like the high that can be gained from the freedom in being lost in music, often confused with appearing drunk!..When a passion runs through us like that, you cant hold it back or restrict it, the energy needs to flow! If I considered 'acting my age' when I was dancing then I may as well not even bother... To ask that of another is like asking an artist to paint according to their age? Im not sure if that's even understandable? I wonder who wrote the social rules about having fun according to ones age? Oh yeah...that would be every single one of us making assumptions about all sorts of things that we should and shouldn't do because of some invisible etiquette possibly passed down by the previous generation. Dancing for me is also a great escape from the responsibilities that often rest on my shoulders and I make no apologies for not restraining myself. I like to blow off steam through dancing, its harmless, involves no one else (unless I jump on their toes – sorry if I did!) so if it offends or upsets then Im afraid my actions say more about the person offended than it does me. My love of dancing goes a long way back to nightclubs in Hamilton where I lived in my late teens and early twenties to which I am eternally grateful as it was through this passion that I stumbled into exercise a few years later when I moved to Wellington. In a new town with no mates to dance with lead me to my first Aerobics Class, and although very structured and movements were controlled, at least it was somewhere where I could move to the beat of the drum. It was very quickly that certain healthy by – products started to show as a result of this newly found hobby. Weight started to regulate, I didn't feel as stressed at work, I made new friendships, muscles started to form in places I had only read about, and best of all I couldn't wait to get to my next exercise class and motivation was at an all time high. It was from this combination of a love of dance/music and exercise that lead me to becoming a trained instructor, not only so I could pass this new discovery on to others who may like it but it would be a free health and weight plan for me! Some 20 plus years on I am still just as passionate about dancing and my classes, and I have no intention of throwing in the barbell soon! However in another 20 years from now, I may have to exchange it for a walking cane or zimmer frame, but so long as there is music I shall keep moving.
Passion! Its in all of us just waiting to be ignited. Its a great motivator and it's worth discovering as it gives us a lift and throws us into feeling alive and living each day like its our last. Don't medicate it or numb it, let it go!. It cant be taught or intellectualised and learnt from rote...It needs to be 'felt' and encouraged out, from somewhere inside. Maybe passion is simply creativity and for some it can be found in the arts, writing, dancing, speaking, music, building, cars, sewing, teaching, etc etc. No body's passion is any better than anyone else's and we can't tell others what their passions should be. We need to find it ourselves. Once found it needs to be valued just as equally as other factors in our life. I am extremely fortunate to be part of helping others find their passions, and in my opinion if we spent more time in main stream health or in our social services discovering what made our wheels spin, then we would have a more positive platform on which to base better physical and mental health. Life is far too short to let passion pass on by, and I can help you discover yours.
Carla
Www.carlascoachingforhealth.com
Exercise and Life coach professional.
Ph: 345 2494
Ph/txt 021 1658 961.
Passion! Its in all of us just waiting to be ignited. Its a great motivator and it's worth discovering as it gives us a lift and throws us into feeling alive and living each day like its our last. Don't medicate it or numb it, let it go!. It cant be taught or intellectualised and learnt from rote...It needs to be 'felt' and encouraged out, from somewhere inside. Maybe passion is simply creativity and for some it can be found in the arts, writing, dancing, speaking, music, building, cars, sewing, teaching, etc etc. No body's passion is any better than anyone else's and we can't tell others what their passions should be. We need to find it ourselves. Once found it needs to be valued just as equally as other factors in our life. I am extremely fortunate to be part of helping others find their passions, and in my opinion if we spent more time in main stream health or in our social services discovering what made our wheels spin, then we would have a more positive platform on which to base better physical and mental health. Life is far too short to let passion pass on by, and I can help you discover yours.
Carla
Www.carlascoachingforhealth.com
Exercise and Life coach professional.
Ph: 345 2494
Ph/txt 021 1658 961.
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