Dear Dance Divine, 

I tend to start waxing philosophical/metaphysical when it comes to Easter. I haven’t known why, but a feeling comes over me around this time. There is something about rebirth that speaks deeply to my psyche. Today is no different, except I may understand better the ‘why’.

I don’t talk about spirituality at Dance Divine. I don’t preach it, I don’t teach it. I consider ones spiritual beliefs to be personal, and nothing more, or less, than beliefs. I don’t like religion and loath spiritual ego.  But, as the name Dance Divine suggests, there is a ‘relationship’ that it honours.

About 23 years ago, I had what the mystic (not pop-culture) traditions call a “dark night of the soul”. An experience that I would describe as “not for the faint of heart”. Mine lasted 1.5 years. It was the beginning of a new relationship with Life for me. During this time I had some experiences that are hard to define, let alone explain, but there was a message, loud and clear.

Perhaps what I feel today, is a deep gratitude for how 6 little crystal clear words both shattered me, and simultaneously planted the seed for a life I could not have possibly even imagined at the time. I don’t say those 6 little words out loud. I’ve refused the pull of the ego and guarded against the ‘unseating of the personality’, which is something I am seeing more and more of with all the things we are turning into a religion. But I know what is in my heart; a deep love, deep abiding gratitude, and a wish that, regardless of our beliefs, we remember that rebirth is something innate to our cells and our psyche.

May you reach for your dreams, and walk through whatever fire it takes. Your Life is on the other side.

Happy Easter Weekend,

I hope to see you on Sunday,

Love always,

Jelena