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When five-year-old Archer Coffman walks down the aisles in toy stores, he never sees himself reflected in the toys. And he notices."When there aren't toys like him, he asks why," Niki Coffman, Archer's mom, told TODAY.com.Every Kid Should Have Toys That Look Like Them"Everyone should have that," the little boy tells TODAY.com. "It makes them happy."So, when Archer received a gift from Fisher-Price – a Little People toy that looks just like him – and he was overjoyed. "I opened the box and started crying," Niki Coffman said. "Archer asked why. I said, 'Archer, they made you.'"He snatched the box out of his mom’s hands and started shouting “It’s me! It’s me!”After experiencing infertility, Niki Coffman and her husband Andrew adopted Archer shortly after he was born.The couple matched with Archer's birth mother, KKay, who wasn’t in a great spot and didn’t have a lot of support."There are few moments as devastating to me in my life as the moment she put him in our arms. It was so clear what it was costing her for our dreams to come true.""She kissed his tiny little face and was whispering 'I'm sorry' over and over again," Niki adds. "I'll never forget it."Coffman says she tries to honor KKay in how she parents Archer, noting that it’s a complicated and huge responsibility when you’re a white parent adopting a child of another race.Mom Asks Companies to Do BetterFor years, Niki has searched for toys and books that look more like her son.When she notices a company providing diverse toys and products, she contacts them to say thank you. And when she notices they are not, she sends a letter asking them to do better.On Archer's fifth birthday, Niki asked everyone to donate diverse and inclusive toys and books to Archer's predominately white preschool.Many of the donations were Fisher-Price's Little People — figurines featuring children with different skin tones, hair textures and physical abilities."What is hard to find is a toy with brown skin and red hair," Niki says. "So I wrote to Fisher-Price, thanked them profusely for the work they were doing and then left a P.S. that said something like: 'If you ever decided to design a Little Person with brown skin and red hair, please let us know.'"Niki received a response from Gary Weber, the vice president of design at Fisher-Price. "Your story has been shared with everyone who worked on the Little People figures you mentioned, and to say that it made our day would be an understatement," Weber wrote. "You and Archer have inspired us! We know that when kids play with Little People they are playing out scenarios they see in the world around them, and feeling like they are a part of that world is critical."The email ended with Weber asking for the family's address.Then one day, Niki received a special box from Fisher-Price. Inside the box were perfectly packaged boxes that had a little Archer figure in them.“They got the whole outfit perfect – the sweater, the green shorts, his little loafers. They got his hair perfect,” she told TODAY.com.There was a letter included from The Little People team — a beautifully printed, framable letter that everyone in the department had signed."The amount of work and effort and care they put into this toy was astounding," she adds. "The thing that just keeps blowing my mind is the number of people who obviously worked on this...it's hard to describe how impactful it feels, to think of people I don't know in boardrooms somewhere looking at a picture of my kid and thinking: 'What else can we do?' Because as a mom I think about that every day: How else can I smooth the path for him?"It’s More Than Just a Toy, Representation MattersNiki says Archer's figurine is so much more than a toy — it's a reminder that representation matters."I worry about things I can't control — I worry about him getting killed by police or people viewing him as an adult," she says, adding that Archer is "big for his age.""I can't control any of that, but what I can do right now is to make sure that the spaces he's in right now help him know how incredible he is; that his school takes the time to understand that he has brown skin and that not seeing color doesn't help.""I need them to have toys and books that look like Archer, because that's how they understand that brown skin isn't less than," she continues. Niki explains that she's in a unique position as a white woman with a Black kid to help people understand why representations matters. "Black parents are tired and they already know it's important."Archer has continued donating Little People toys "with brown skin like me," to his preschool, saying that he has "an Archie Army." One mother, or one company, really can make difference helping more and more kids see themselves in the world around them. More from Goalcast:Black Couple Adopts a White Child – Shows Everyone What It Means to Be Family
In linguistics, mimetic words are similar to onomatopoeia, which means “the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.” These would include words such as bang, crash, or sizzle. However, with Hygge, the sound of the word itself evokes similar ideas or feelings to the words' meaning. One of those words is cozy. Doesn’t cozy sound cozy?The Danish and Norwegian word hygge is one of those words. It sounds similar to hug (it’s pronounced “hue-gah”), and hugs are just about as cozy as things can be, and, aptly, hygge is the holy grail of coziness in Scandinavian culture. Its essence is embracing coziness — what’s not to like about that?One of the most beautiful examples of shared knowledge across the globe is finding inspirational aspects of other cultures. In this article, we’ll explore the origins and ethos behind this Danish concept, and provide tips on how to invite more hygge into your life. So, ready for the coziest self-care practice? Read on.What is hygge?You can learn a lot about a culture from its language. We use language to communicate experiences, share ideas, and make sense of reality. Language experts have long debated the role of language in perception — some studies demonstrate that people don’t see colors unless there’s a word for it. And many languages contain words that are seen as untranslatable; their meaning isn’t adequately conveyed in a different tongue.When words and their associated meanings become part of our vocabulary, they become part of our meaning-making system. Although you can’t take the culture out of its historical roots, the word can become a symbol to see life in a different way. (Ridofranz / Getty)Hygge is a shining example of this. In a world that is always overworking, moving at full speed, constantly checking phone notifications and sending just one more email, an invitation to slow down is much needed.This Danish concept means more than cozynessHowever, hygge means much more than coziness, and you could argue that unless initiated in the culture itself, you’d never fully understand it, although it's an inclusive tradition. While it originated in Norwegian, the official Danish travel website refers to Danish hygge as part of the “Danish soul,” and it’s a significant, albeit recent, part of Danish life and culture. In their words:“Hygge means creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life with good people. The warm glow of candlelight is hygge. Cozying up with a loved one for a movie – that’s hygge, too. And there's nothing more hygge than sitting around with friends and family, discussing the big and small things in life. Perhaps hygge explains why the Danes are some of the happiest people in the world.” So while there is no direct translation in English that we use in everyday life that is a perfect match, the term “coziness” appears to be the closest word we have to hygge. It captures a feeling, one that can’t quite be articulated, one of warmth, contentment, ease, with those who are most important. Imagine drinking warm Scandinavian mulled wine by the fireplace on vacation, or eating freshly baked pastries (assume you are in your pajamas on a winter’s morning at your parents’ house). So hygge, right? One of the best Danish secrets (and a fundamental part of the hygge culture) is deliberately taking time away from the daily grind to be fully present. These Scandinavian countries know how to live a happy life, and the concept of hygge is proof that they can teach us a thing or two. The history of hyggeIt turns out the link between hygge and hug isn’t a coincidence — there’s speculation that the etymology of hygge is linked to the 1560s word hugge, which means “to embrace.” The Danish word itself means “to give courage, comfort, joy” and the Old Norse that it derives from, hyggja, means “to think.” Interestingly, this evolved to hug, a way of describing the inner-life, or soul, in Scandinavian culture.Hygge originated in Danish culture, first appearing in Danish writing around the early 1800s, inspired by the landscape of Scandinavia. (arnphoto / Getty)Although hygge is practiced during the summer months, in the form of picnics or time spent outside with friends, it's mostly practiced during the long, dark winter months. At the peak of winter, Denmark has up to 17 hours of darkness, with average temperatures around zero degrees. It’s no wonder, then, that the Happiness Research Institute is located in Copenhagen, Denmark. With that kind of weather and darkness, they need to study up on happiness as much as they can!The Danish word crosses the Atlantic In recent times, hygge has taken off as a cultural sensation in America, the UK, and the world more widely. In 2017, the word itself was added to the Oxford Dictionary. The integration of hygge around the world was marked by a trending hashtag, #Hygge, around the same year. As well as the release of popular books including Signe Johansen’s How to Hygge, Michael Joseph’s Hygge: The Danish Art of Happiness, and The Book of Hygge: The Danish Art of Living Well, by Louisa Thomsen Brits.Hygge rose to popularity around the time of Brexit in the UK, and Donald Trump’s presidency in the U.S. Hygge encourages one to live a very real life, grounded in the present. It's no wonder, with the rise of separation and apparent chaos in the world, the allure of taking time away from the noise, focusing on creating a cozy atmosphere, had added appeal. As Claus Andersen, an assistant professor of Scandinavian studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, told NPR: “There was a financial downturn, and the motto kind of became, 'what has been lost outwardly should be gained inwardly.'”5 ways to introduce hygge into your lifeClearly, Danish society is getting something right — the country regularly ranks near the top in the Happiness Research Institute’s global listings. And, as countries across the world are discovering, hygge is a central theme that nourishes the soul and sparks a little warmth and wellbeing during times of need. The below 5 steps will provide guidance on how to sprinkle a little hygge into your lifestyle. 1. Find out what feels hygge for youBecause hygge captures a subjective feeling, its practice will look different for different people. Perhaps your idea of coziness is a candlelit dinner with your partner, or Sunday brunch with a large group of friends, or a walk in the countryside with family. The most important thing is connecting to the things that give you a sense of warmth and radiance — a sense of “Hyggeligt” from the inside.2. Create a sanctuaryCoziness begins with your environment. A big part of hygge culture is lighting candles and letting a dim, warm glow fill the room to add to the atmosphere. Consider ways in which you can create a mini-sanctuary away from the rest of the world. Because hygge is about paying attention to truly connecting to others, creating a sanctuary also means turning off your digital devices and becoming fully present for the time spent.3. Invite friends over for a leisurely, quiet eveningMaybe you’ll decide to bake bread, make cookies, or enjoy coffee and cake. Part of hygge is having a wholesome shared task, and indulging in comfort food and sugary snacks is part of the fun. The focus is intimacy, so consider how you can create this amongst your group of friends — you might begin with meditation or simple conversation. Oh, and a warm fireplace is an added bonus.4. Find ways to hygge aloneAlthough the social element of hygge is a big part of Danish culture, that doesn’t mean it only has to be reserved for times spent with others. It’s possible to experience hygge alone, whether it's cozying up on the sofa with a hot chocolate and a book, or deciding to have breakfast in bed on a winter’s morning. In this sense, hygge can be a nice addition to any self-care routine. Especially the ability to slow down, rest, and embrace that time, rather than feel guilty for it. (fotyma / Getty)5. Don’t force the feeling of hyggeAccording to Hygge House, “hygge is just about being aware of a good moment. Hygge is simple, it’s just the awareness of it that can seem hard to an outsider.” I’m not an expert on hygge, but I get the sense a large quality of hygge comes down to intuition. It’s based on a feeling that is difficult to describe.Like all things in life, there’s a paradox when it comes to trying to create or cultivate a certain state — it can’t be forced. What seems clear is that the Danish people are skilled at setting the right environment for hygge to flourish. So, instead of trying to force a feeling of hygge, set the stage for feelings of coziness, and let go. It’s the Danish way.Before you know it, even in the coldest or darkest of months, the feeling of hygge will become a beacon of light. And if that's not a metaphor for a hug from the universe, I don’t know what is. Read more about the concept of wellness here.
Some say that both positive thoughts and negative thoughts hold equal power. If you believe you’re destined to failure—in your career, in your relationship, or in your life overall— you will be more likely to fail. But if you surround yourself with positive statements and believe that success and happiness are choices you can make consciously, you’ll be more likely to accomplish what you set out to do. While some may consider this wishful thinking, countless happy and successful people swear by the power of a positive attitude, and the way that positive self statements can help you radiate positive energy and manifest success. Positive energy and positive affirmations In case you’re new to the whole idea, positive affirmations are statements that are meant to be repeated over and over again until they stick. They’re phrased in the present tense and declare whatever it is you want to be true about yourself—as though it were already true. Think of these positive daily affirmations as an intentional self-fulfilling prophecy—a method for encouraging positive changes by filling your mind with positive self-talk, banishing negative thinking and related negative feelings. Daily positive affirmations can help improve your whole outlook on life when you say or write them down regularly. While there is no substitute for therapy when you're struggling with anxiety or depression, a positive mindset has been shown to increase self-esteem and improve one’s overall state of mind. So whether it’s more financial freedom you’re after, a stronger relationship, higher confidence, better health, or a job that makes you happy, you’d do well to consider incorporating the power of positive thinking into your everyday life. What science says about positive affirmationsIf you're ready and willing to cultivate better mental health and learn how to practice self love through positive affirmations, you’ll find they are a wonderful (and super accessible) place to begin. This isn’t just hearsay, either. Research supports the idea that the words we choose matter, and that the way we talk to ourselves matter. A strong positive affirmation can help you reduce stress, and even increase the neural pathways in your brain. Other research found that saying or writing down positive affirmations can help students develop a deeper sense of belonging, and improved grades. Repeating affirmations daily can even help boost your overall physical health too.While you can definitely dream up your own inspiring phrases to use as positive affirmations or consult a list of self confidence quotes, it can help to have a go-to list!Positive self-talkWe've addressed the basic concept of negative self-talk, but it never hurts to dig a little deeper. Negative thought processes can be so deeply ingrained we don’t even know they’re happening. Here are a few examples:“I'm not smart enough to do this job.”“I'm a horrible public speaker—I would just humiliate myself."“I like him but chances are it won’t work out—I’m a disaster in relationships.”Many (if not most) of us have negative thoughts like these all the time. What few of us realize is that when we think this way, it actually has an impact on our confidence, mood, outlook, and even on the outcomes in our lives. Positive affirmations are a form of positive self-talk meant to overpower the negative, and repeating them can help you to challenge and overcome self-sabotaging ways of thinking. Think of it this way: much like exercises for your physical health, affirmations are exercises for your mind that can reprogram the way you think, and, over time, even the way you act. Never underestimate the power of positive thinking skills!Daily affirmations for self-love and confidenceThe following positive affirmations are simple messages. But repeat them over and over and they just may begin to work their way deeper into your mind—slowly changing your thoughts, along with your reality. I have all the energy I need.Today is the day for change.Today I will use my talents.I am worth it.I am here now.I am brave, and I stand up for myself.I embrace the best version of myself.I bring joy to myself and others.I let go of the old and welcome the new.I persevere. I keep going.I release my negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones. Today is the beginning of whatever I want.Should you need a little extra inspiration, look to the following self-love and self-confidence quotes by people famous for their wisdom on the subject:“I am in the right place at the right time, doing the right thing.” —Louise Hay“You are loved just for being who you are, just for existing.” —Ram Dass“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.” —Brené Brown“Make way for the unprecedented and watch your reality rearrange yourself.” —Yrsa Daley-Ward“Am I good enough? Yes I am.” —Michelle Obama“The ultimate truth of who you are is not I am this or I am that, but I Am.” —Eckart TollePositive affirmations for womenThe positive affirmations listed in the following categories for women and kids can of course be used interchangeably—there’s no need to be boxed in! That being said, sometimes it helps to have a set of personalized daily affirmations catered to your needs specifically. I love and accept my body unconditionally.I am stronger every day. The choices I am making are helping my children, too.I can do this. I am confident.It is worth the wait.When I make a mistake, I forgive myself.My own needs matter.I am the exact parent my child needs, and I don’t compare myself to others.I will accept how this day unfolds—with grace and positivity.I deserve time for myself. There is no need for guilt or apology.I give myself credit for what I do each day.I am strong and am I proud of myself.I deserve someone who adores me as I am.If you need a little more, there’s nothing like the wise words of inspiring women to help get you where you’re going:“I am deliberate and afraid of nothing.” —Audre Lord“Your perspective is unique. It’s important and it counts.” —Glenn Close“Good riddance to decisions that don't support self-care, self-value, and self-worth.” —Oprah“Your life is already a miracle of chance waiting for you to shape its destiny.” —Toni Morrison“Embrace the glorious mess that you are.” —Elizabeth Gilbert “Don't be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.” —Roy T. BennettPositive affirmations for kidsKids and young adults, in particular, can always use more positive thinking in their lives. By learning how to think more positively, kids can start believing in themselves and working toward their unique potential.I only compare myself to myself. I believe in my goals and dreams.I am perfect as I am.My mistakes help me learn and grow.Today is going to be a great day.It’s okay not to know everything.I stand up for what I believe in.I can do anything I put my mind to.Good things are coming.I am an original.Today I am going to shine.I can change the world.For a little more, the kids in your life may also benefit from the following positive affirmation quotes:“Who you are inside is what helps you make and do everything in life.” —Mr. Rogers“So be sure when you step, Step with care and great tact. And remember that life’s A Great Balancing Act. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! Kid, you’ll move mountains.”—Dr. Seuss“Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from doing what you can do.” —John Wooden“No one is perfect – that’s why pencils have erasers.” —Wolfgang Riebe“The time is always right to do what is right.” —Martin Luther King, Jr.“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” —Maya AngelouPositive affirmations for financial prosperityPositive affirmations for one’s career, or financial success may seem like a real long shot, but you’d be surprised how many truly successful people make use of positive affirmations. Whether it’s inspiration for your Monday, or an overall pick-me-up you require, these may just do the trick.I will achieve all of my goals. I welcome and accept praise.I have faith in myself and my future.I get closer to completing my goals everyday.When my need is strong enough, I will find a way.I am committed to becoming the person I want to become.My mind is like a river. I will bend as needed.Success is in my future.I will transcend all distractions and keep my eye on the prize.Where others see a challenge, I see a new an opportunity.I have a growth mindset.I have come so far already, and I go further everyday.If you’re not quite convinced, take it from the following highly successful people:“You must do the things you think you cannot do.” —Eleanor Roosevelt“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” —Confucius“Nothing is impossible. The word itself says 'I’m possible!’.” —Audrey Hepburn“Failure is just another way to learn how to do something right.” —Marian Wright Edelman"Your crown has been bought and paid for. Put it on your head and wear it.” —Maya Angelou"Hold up your head! You were not made for failure, you were made for victory.” —Anne GilchristAffirmation quotes for wellbeingThere is an undeniable link between mind and body, which is why positive affirmations geared at health and wellbeing—be it emotional, mental, or physical—hold tremendous power. I make healthier decisions everyday.I deserve rest and relaxation.My body deserves respect.My body is a healer. I patiently allow my body to heal and transform.My body deserves to be taken care of, so I nourish it with good food.I radiate energy, vitality, and wellbeing.My body is healthy. My mind is healthy. I am ready.I am fit and strong. I exercise to tone my body and mind.Today my body will become stronger.My mind is focused and ready to get in shape.I am kind to myself.For added inspiration, look to the following positive affirmation quotes:“Conscious breathing is my anchor.” —Thích Nhất Hạnh“The perfect moment is this one.” —Jon Kabat-Zinn“Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.” —Maya Angelou“I'm giving you permission to root for yourself and while you're at it root for those around you, too.” —Mindy Kaling“The emotion that can break your heart is sometimes the very one that heals it.” —Nicholas Sparks“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” —Dalai Lama Positive affirmations for greater joySometimes we get so caught up in wondering how to manifest love, success, or better health that we forget to choose happiness. The following positive affirmations can help bring greater joy into your life if you let them.Happiness is everywhere I choose to see it.My future is full of light and laughter.I am at peace with my past.I will not ruin a good today by thinking about a bad day yesterday.I’m hereby make the rest of my life the best of my life.I accept happiness into every moment of the day.I am worthy of feeling happy.My happiness comes from within.I will find joy in everything I do.I share my happiness with others.I will follow my joy all the way to my best life.My inner joy is the source of all the good in my life.If you need more, look to the following inspiring people for a dose of joyful wisdom:“Your life is about to be incredible.” —Tim Storey“Every day above earth is a good day.” —Ernest Hemingway“I am the greatest. I said that even before I knew I was.” —Muhammed Ali“If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.” —Roald Dahl“We cannot cure the world of sorrows, but we can choose to live in joy.” —Joseph Campbell“Find joy in everything you choose to do. Every job, relationship, home… it’s your responsibility to love it, or change it.” —Chuck PalahniukDaily positive affirmations to inspire positive thinkingSometimes, what we really need affirmations for the most is to reinforce the habit of positive thinking itself! The following self-affirmation quotes hold the power to boost your positive energy. Will you harness it?I will not worry about tomorrow. First, I will enjoy today.This too shall pass. Things can and will get better.Challenges help me grow stronger.I have the power to change my story.I choose to respond to this challenge with grace and positivity.I choose positivity and happiness and I see both wherever I look.I am grateful for the lessons I will learn today.I notice my negative thoughts disintegrating.It’s easy for me to tune out the negative.My positivity is a force to be reckoned with. Inhale love, exhale love.I choose life.For further inspiration, look to the following positive affirmation quotes famous for their use by others:“If you really think small, your world will be small. If you think big, your world will be big.”—Paulo Coelho“Gratitude is a celebration we are all invited to.” —Cleo Wade"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” —Martin Luther King Jr.“There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” —William Shakespeare“The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible.” —Winston ChurchillThe bottom lineThe power of positive affirmations starts simply. Choose one (or several) affirmations from this list, or create your own, and try repeating them to yourself everyday for ten days—for starters. Whenever you feel yourself descending into negative self-talk, rewind and rephrase your sentence. Be patient and kind with yourself, and you’re sure to reap all the goodness you have coming to you.
Dancing is for everyone! It is one of the easiest ways of improving your overall mood – it’s basically free therapy.Not only it is an excellent exercise for your entire body, but through dance, you can also release feelings of anger, stress or frustration. We know, it may be hard to think about dancing when you rather feel like hitting a punching bag, but give it a try. You only a need a few minutes of dancing to your favorite music to get rid of the intensity of all those negative emotions, feel better and make wiser decisions afterwards.If you’re looking for a way to stay fit, but you’re not a fan of sports or exercising, then dance is your friend. You don’t have to pay for classes, you don’t need any special equipment and you won’t depend on a strict schedule. We honestly can’t think of a better way to burn some calories and also feel great while doing it.To help you reignite your passion for dance, we’ve compiled a list of beautiful dance quotes. Enjoy!Inspirational dance quotesDancing is so much more than moving to the sound of music. When you dance and you really let loose, you step into another world -- a world of your own, where daily worries stop existing.If you think about it, you instantly feel joy just by watching other people dance -- that’s how powerful dance is. So why not multiply that feeling by joining them? Dance whenever there is an occasion and if there isn’t an occasion, create one.Dance to enhance your mood and to express yourself. You don’t need to learn moves, you’ve already got your own. Just dance!Here are the best inspirational dance quotes to celebrate the joy of dancing:Those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHE (more Friedrich Nietzsche quotes)The job of feet is walking, but their hobby is dancing.AMIT KALANTRIDance, when you’re broken open. Dance, if you’ve torn the bandage off. Dance in the middle of the fighting. […] Dance when you’re perfectly free.JALALUDDIN RUMI (more Rumi quotes)Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes, and dance.OPRAH WINFREYHand in hand, on the edge of the sand, they danced by the light of the moon.EDWARD LEARLife is the dancer and you are the dance.ECKHART TOLLE (more Eckhart Tolle quotes)How can we know the dancer from the dance? WILLIAM BUTLER YEATSPlease send me your last pair of shoes, worn out with dancing as you mentioned in your letter, so that I might have something to press against my heart. JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHEDancing is the poetry of the foot. JOHN DRYDENDancing is like dreaming with your feet! CONSTANZEThe truest expression of a people is in its dance and in its music. Bodies never lie. AGNES DE MILLEDancing faces you towards Heaven, whichever direction you turn. TERRI GUILLEMETSIn a dancer, there is a reverence for such forgotten things as the miracle of the small beautiful bones and their delicate strength. MARTHA GRAHAMDancing is wonderful training for girls, it's the first way you learn to guess what a man is going to do before he does it. CHRISTOPHER MORLEYDancing can reveal all the mystery that music conceals. CHARLES BAUDELAIRETo dance is to be out of yourself. Larger, more beautiful, more powerful. AGNES DE MILLEFor, truth to tell, dancing in all its forms cannot be excluded from the curriculum of all noble education: dancing with the feet, with ideas, with words, and, need I add that one must also be able to dance with the pen... FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHEDance is the only art of which we ourselves are the stuff of which it is made. TED SHAWNThere are short-cuts to happiness, and dancing is one of them. VICKI BAUMDancing is the loftiest, the most moving, the most beautiful of the arts, because it is not mere translation or abstraction from life; it is life itself. HAVELOCK ELLISDance floor quotesEven the shy ones love to dance, and if they won’t do it on an actual dance floor, they will create their own at home or wherever they feel comfortable -- somewhere where no one can see or judge them.Regardless of how daring you are when it comes to dancing, we’ve prepared a few dance quotes that will make you want to get on the dance floor.This is why the idea of finding love across the dance floor endures -- symbolizing that, when we know the true rhythm of our heart, we know the other.ALEXANDRA KATEHAKISDo a loony goony dance Cross the kitchen floor, Put something silly in the world that ain't been there before. SHEL SILVERSTEINNobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance. Great dancers are great because of their passion.MARTHA GRAHAMStifling an urge to dance is bad for your health -- it rusts your spirit and your hips. TERRI GUILLEMETSWe're fools whether or not we dance, so we may as well dance. UNKNOWNDance quotes for kidsKids naturally respond to the sound of music. Basically, we’re all born to dance. Sadly, children get discouraged when they become too self-conscious about their dance moves.They lose their confidence when they compare themselves to other children or when others tell them that they’re not good dancers. That’s why it’s crucial to teach our children that they should keep on dancing regardless of what others say. That we don’t dance to impress people around us, we do it because it makes us feel good, both physically and emotionally. Dance is a competition for the pros. For the rest of us, it’s pure joy.Here are a few dance quotes for kids to encourage them to never stop dancing:Kids: they dance before they learn there is anything that isn't music. WILLIAM STAFFORDWhen I was young, my mom realized I could dance and hold a beat, and I really danced just for fun. It was good exercise. TOM HOLLANDShe had to dance -- she just had to!... The music seemed to move in her body, moving through her. She leaped high and flung out her arms and oh, how she smiled! AMY EHRLICHIf life is good, don't just sit there -- dance! If life's not so good -- dance even more. TERRI GUILLEMETSDance, even if you have nowhere to do it but your living room. KURT VONNEGUT (more Kurt Vonnegut quotes)Three little, merry little, piggy-wiggy-wigs,/ Danced three jolly little jiggy-jiggy-jigs... MARGARET SIDNEYDance, to be beautiful forever. TERRI GUILLEMETSPractice like you've never won. Perform like you've never lost. BERNARD F. ASUNCIONTo live is to be musical, starting with the blood dancing in your veins. Everything living has a rhythm. Do you feel your music?MICHAEL JACKSONLove dancing quotesWhen we feel the rhythm of the music, our bodies start to move naturally. That’s why we all love dancing -- it’s that easy and it makes us feel so good.Here are some dance quotes that will make you love dancing even more.You have to love dancing to stick to it. It gives you nothing back, no manuscripts to store away, no paintings to show on walls and maybe hang in museums, no poems to be printed and sold, nothing but that single fleeting moment when you feel alive.MERCE CUNNINGHAMIn a society that worships love, freedom, and beauty, dance is sacred. It is a prayer for the future, a remembrance of the past and a joyful exclamation of thanks for the present.AMELIA ATWATER-RHODESWe dance to seduce ourselves. To fall in love with ourselves. When we dance with another, we manifest the very thing we love about ourselves so that they may see it and love us too.KAMAND KOJOURIOn many an occasion when I am dancing, I have felt touched by something sacred. In those moments, I felt my spirit soar and become one with everything that exists.MICHAEL JACKSONYou can dance anywhere, even if only in your heart. UNKNOWNFunny dance quotesDancing is fun, no matter how or when you do it. That’s the best thing about it -- you don’t have to be a professional. You simply let your body move to the groove however it wants to. When you don’t care about controlling your every move, that’s when dancing does its magic.Have you ever been shy on a dancefloor, yet when you’re home alone you feel like a performer? Well, the next time someone is there to “witness” your performance, let them! It doesn’t matter what they think, all that matters is for you to have a great time. However, if you don’t feel ready for this, at least don’t give up doing it.Check out our list of funny dance quotes then turn up your favorite music and start moving those feet!If people stand in a circle long enough, they'll eventually begin to dance. GEORGE CARLIN (more George Carlin quotes)When I dance, people think I'm looking for my keys. RAY ROMANODance first. Think later. It's the natural order. SAMUEL BECKETTToe dancing is a dandy attention getter, second only to screaming. AGNES DE MILLEPart of the joy of dancing is conversation. Trouble is, some men can't talk and dance at the same time. GINGER ROGERSThere is a bit of insanity in dancing that does everybody a great deal of good. EDWIN DENBYYou can teach an elephant to dance, but the likelihood of its stepping on your toes is very high. GARY MOSSDo you think dyslexic people have difficulty dancing to Y.M.C.A.? DAVE SOKOLOWSKIDance like no one is watching... Because they are not... They are checking their phone. UNKNOWNDancing is wonderful training for girls, it's the first way you learn to guess what a man is going to do before he does it. CHRISTOPHER MORLEYHe who cannot dance says the stage is not ready. TAMIL PROVERBDancing is the art of getting your feet out of the way faster than your partner can step on them. UNKNOWNDancing is like a shower: one wrong turn and you're in hot water! MAD MAGAZINEDance for yourself. If someone understands, good. If not, no matter. LOUIS HORSTIf you can't get rid of the skeleton in your closet, you'd best teach it to dance. GEORGE BERNARD SHAWI grew up with six brothers. That's how I learned to dance. Waiting for the bathroom. BOB HOPEQuotes about dancingYou may have your own definition on what dancing means. However, below you will find a few dance quotes that define the joy of dancing in a beautiful and meaningful way. Enjoy!Dance is the hidden language of the soul.MARTHA GRAHAMDancing is a perpendicular expression of a horizontal desire.GEORGE BERNARD SHAWTo dance is to be out of yourself. Larger, more beautiful, more powerful… This is power, it is glory on earth and it is yours for the taking. AGNES DE MILLEDancing is creating a sculpture that is visible only for a moment.EROL OZANDancing is surely the most basic and relevant of all forms of expression. Nothing else can so effectively give outward form to an inner experience.LYALL WATSON
Every season has its charm. During winter, all nature falls asleep under a white quilt and in the springtime, it’s amazing to watch everything come back to life. Fall is a spectacle on earthy colors and its heavy rains help us relax and sleep better. And then there’s summer…The sun is shining brighter, the days are growing longer and we feel so much more energized. Besides, there’s always something fun to do in the summertime and ice cream tastes better this time of the year.You can’t wait for the weekend to go to a pool or kick back in your favorite hammock. There’s always an outdoor concert to attend or a big screen in the park where you can watch a good movie under the stars.We daydream about summer vacations because what’s best than going to the beach and just lay there with a fresh cocktail in your hand? Sun-kissed, carefree and with a big smile on your face because you know that no crazy email can ruin your vacay mood.Here are 25 summer quotes that will bring you sunny vibes:Oh, the summer night, has a smile of light, and she sits on a sapphire throne. BRYAN PROCTERSummer afternoon — summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language. HENRY JAMESRest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time. JOHN LUBBOCKAll in all, it was a never-to-be-forgotten summer — one of those summers which come seldom into any life, but leave a rich heritage of beautiful memories in their going — one of those summers which, in a fortunate combination of delightful weather, delightful friends and delightful doing, come as near to perfection as anything can come in this world. LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERY (more Lucy Maud Montgomery quotes)Summer has filled her veins with light and her heart is washed with noon. C. DAY LEWISIn early June the world of leaf and blade and flowers explode, and every sunset is different. JOHN STEINBECKAnd so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer. F. SCOTT FITZGERALD (more F. Scott Fitzgerald quotes)There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart. CELIA THAXTERIn the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer. ALBERT CAMUS (more Albert Camus quotes)When the sun is shining I can do anything; no mountain is too high, no trouble too difficult to overcome. WILMA RUDOLPHI know I am but summer to your heart, and not the full four seasons of the year. EDNA ST. VINCENT MALLAYSummertime is always the best of what might be. CHARLES BOWDENIn summer, the song sings itself. WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMSShall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (more William Shakespeare quotes)Some of the best memories are made in flip-flops. KELLIE ELMOREIt was June, and the world smelled of roses. The sunshine was like powdered gold over the grassy hillside. MAUD HART LOVELACESummertime. It was a song. It was a season. I wondered if that season would ever live inside me. BENJAMIN ALIRE SAENZOne must maintain a little bit of summer, even in the middle of winter. HENRY DAVID THOREAU (more Henry David Thoreau quotes)***If you're not barefoot, then you're overdressed. UNKNOWNOne benefit of summer was that each day we had more light to read by. JEANETTE WALLSShe smelled of sun and daisies with a hint of river water. KATIE DAISYTears of joy are like the summer rain drops pierced by sunbeams. HOSEA BALLOULive in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air. RALPH WALDO EMERSON (more Ralph Waldo Emerson quotes)Smell the sea and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly. VAN MORRISONDeep summer is when laziness finds respectability. SAM KEEN
