Today I had my second last Zumba class for the year and, as usual, it was a high energy, high octane and full on hour of fantastic music and moves. But I nearly didn’t show up. I was feeling tired and unmotivated and literally had to drag myself into the lesson. Sometimes that’s how I feel about life.
Turns out it was just what I needed. I left feeling positive and energised, motivated and ready to tackle life again. Sometimes we just need that little kick-start to our day.
I bought a gift book for someone the other day. It’s a Snoopy book that could have been written just for me. It has feel good quotes about living life to the full and, of course, dancing.
So, for all those Snoopy fans I’ve posted a few light-hearted and happy words taken from the book. I hope they’ll put a smile on your face, in what can sometimes be a crazy time of year.
“Mix a little foolishness in with your serious plans. It is lovely to be silly at the right moment. -Horace
“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it and join the dance” -Alan Watts
“There are short-cuts to happiness, and dancing is one of them.” -Vicki Baum
“Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we’re here we should dance”. -Proverb
And never forget …
“You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching,
Love like you’ll never be hurt,
Sing like there’s nobody listening,
And live like it’s heaven on earth.”
I know how ‘one of those days’ feels like. Since I work out at home, I’ve actually developed a trick to get myself dancing/moving – I put on dance music and wait till it casts its spell on me. Works like a charm! I’m glad the class gave you back your mojo 🙂
And I love the Snoopy book. All these quotes you chose are so nice ❤ I especially love Horace's permission for us to be silly 😀
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Yes, music always works wonders in lifting my mood. Thanks for reading 🙂
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Oh yeah, time I put on some music…Thank you
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Absolutely should! Mine has been on, nice and loud all day.
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I should think of dancing with some nice moves after reading this
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Snoopy was a wise soul. 😀 Glad you found your kick-start!
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Zumba is medicine! I believe it is truly one of those unique experiences that seldom fails to make the participants happier for joining.
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Couldn’t agree more Wendy, a highly addictive medicine at that!
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I’m an addict! At least it’s legal. Tee hee.
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Wise words!
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I LOVE snoopy! 🙂
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Me too, obviously! 🙂
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My favorite is when he’s at the typewriter! 🙂
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Not really sure what Zumba is so I am about to check it out. Maybe it is what I need to energise me.
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Zumba is a dance exercise class , so much fun you don’t even feel like it’s exercise. I love dancing and music so for me it’s the best way to keep fit!
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I didn’t even know this book existed, now I want it!
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Yes, It’s a great little book!
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I’ve never tried Zumba before. I feel like I would be really self conscious and mess up the steps. I will have to get over myself and try it though! 🙂
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Trust me, everyone feels the same but once you’re there it really doesn’t matter. Our zumba instructor says there are only 3 rules to zumba: smile, be enjoy and keep moving! (And if you’re really self conscious you just stand at the back!)
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I will take your word for it Miriam! 🙂
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Thanks so much for the mention. Great weekly round-up. 🙂
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Thanks for this. I am and have been a Snoopy fan since I was a child at least 45 years.
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Always happy to meet another Snoopy fan. There’s plenty of us around. Thanks for reading. 🙂
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I know there are, he’s really big in Japan. I had to give up collecting because I can not afford to do it anymore and I don’t really have a permanent place to keep them. I hate the holidays, because every year I see the cute stuff everywhere and I want it so bad,
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I do Zumba too and yup sometimes we re low on energy… but it passes 🙂
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It sure does. I can’t wait to get back into my Zumba classes in Feb!
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It will be amazing 🌟
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I’d love to find that book! I’m sure I would enjoy it 🙂
I use that snoopy dance emoticon quite often on Facebook. Not sure how to use it on my blog yet 😉
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Me either. We’ll have to investigate it.
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At least you got a pic of it in your blog
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