Do It for the Content of Your Life

When it comes to trying new things or doing things I know I really want but feel so anxious or even scared to try I always think of this: everything I do right now, I'm doing for past, present, and future me. For example: current me wants X, past me would probably not believe what a badass we turned out to be that we could even do X, and future old lady me is going to have amazing stories to share.

But it goes deeper and wider than that. I can't help but think about my grandmother. My grandma used to tell me all about the Burlesque shows she would go to when she was a teenager. Her eyes lit up, talking about every memorable costume she saw and all the sexy routines. She told me if she didn't marry my grandpa she would've made an incredible burlesque dancer. The way she spoke about it was like there was still a part of her that wished that could've been part of her story.

I think it just always stuck with me that I didn't want to end up wishing I had done something that lit me up like that just thinking about it. 

The absolute worst thing that can happen if we try something new is what? We decide we don't like it? We suck at it? (which is absolutely normal when trying new things btw)We looked silly doing it? (also normal)

I'd rather we let ourselves experience failures and feeling silly and vulnerable than be 96 years old wondering what could've been if we only tried. Sometimes it's hard to get or stay motivated (I know this all too well recently). When I go through phases like this, I always think "do it for all the amazing content 96 year old you will have". 

Here is all we have going on for the rest of the year at the studio, and our first Immersion Series for 2025. Registration for all is live in mindbody and our website.

Can't wait to dance and explore with you all,

XOXO

Andrea

P.S. If you see me on stage with my tiddies out, don't mind me, I'm honoring my grandma