I've always been pretty expressive with my body when it comes to movement. In a way I find it easier to express how I feel through my body than through my words. In particular through dance. Non verbal communication is the way we express ourselves in the world without speech.
But there was a time when I held myself back. When I dimmed my movement because I was afraid of being seen. Afraid of being judged. Afraid of being "too much."
The fear of what others think is one of the most universal human experiences. It's hardwired — our ancestors needed social acceptance for survival. But in the modern world, this fear often keeps us small, keeps us performing a version of ourselves that feels safe but not true.
Here's what I've learned: the moment you stop performing for others and start expressing for yourself, everything shifts. The energy changes. People feel the authenticity. And the ones who matter? They lean in closer.
Start small. Dance when no one's watching. Then dance when everyone is. Let your body speak the truth your words haven't found yet.