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Bodies crave movement

A “positive addiction”

We must encourage…

In Kazantzakis’s book “Zorba the Greek”, one of my favorites, Zorba declares that “Life is the dance”…

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Amen! Good morning Clark and thank you for another marvelous haiku on this Monday. I have never heard of this book...will add to my list. I'm thinking I may need to put this list on google drive and we could all add book recommendations as we go?

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Great idea as we learn best from the books our friends recommend…

Jules, you will love “Zorba the Greek”. Don’t watch the movie as the book is soo much better.

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I find this true for so many books. The movie just isn't as good. Thank you.

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Motion is lotion! 👍🏻💪🏻🙌🏻

I will get in walks with Henrietta, some face yoga, and a few floor stretches. Does kitchen dancing count? 😉

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Gail, Woohoo...great choices. Henrietta must be thrilled! And oh yes kitchen dancing definitely counts. With the music turned up? I will be doing the same as I am home with my daughter today who is sick. Have a magnificent Monday!

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Oh… sending get well soon wishes!

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Thank you, Gail. :)

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Get well soon, Delaney! 🌞

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Thank you so much Rebecca. It's such a bummer when my kiddos are sick but it happens. I hope she bounces back quickly.

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It makes me feel like dancing!💃🏻

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Dance away! :)

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Yes, motion is lotion! I can't sit still for very long. I have to get up and move, even if it is just walking around outside or up and down the cellar stairs.

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Way to go Faith! Thank you for chiming in on how you fit movement into your day. :)

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'Motion is lotion' - I love it!

I sometimes do YouTube exercise videos from Team Body Project - the instructors talk about 'change juice'! Very motivating!

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This is great Rebecca! "Change Juice" You got it! Enjoy your day and thank you for being here. I've read your post but haven't had a chance to respond yet. Will do that soon. :) I love your stories. Thank you.

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😊😊😊

And thank YOU for a fabulous Write-Along on Friday!

😊😊😊

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You're so welcome! It's always a joy to see you. :)

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♥️

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Julie, may your daughter feel better soon…

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Thank you so much. I just put her back to bed to get some good sleep. She had a rough night.

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Sleep and when her appetite returns, chicken soup!

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Agree. I'm so happy I have all I need to make homemade chicken soup today.

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In my classroom is a small place set apart, almost another room! I have a speaker there that works off my phone with spotify, and a list of children's favorite songs. I also have a small light that spins colors. When my kids ask for a party, we turn off the overhead light, turn on the strobe light and their music so they can sing and dance 💃 🎶 🕺

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Claudette, You are AMAZING! These children are thriving as you lead them in play. Way to go! And now I'm thinking...we may need to invest in a strobe light. :)

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That was fun to read!

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Oh great! I'm so happy to hear, Claudette! :)

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Thank you for this fun poem, it made me giggle 😃 Kiwi and I did a short easy run in the pouring rain this morning.

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Oh I'm so glad it gave you a laugh Felicia! You're such a great mama to Kiwi. Thank you for being here and have a marvelous Monday!

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So cute! Appropriately, we are going to something called Dance Church tonight. So excited to move and groove with a bunch of strangers and my kiddo.

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Oh I Love this Aransas! Sounds like so much fun, dancing always lifts my mood. :) Have a great time and thank you for sharing here.

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