Certainty and Belonging

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to lose sight of the profound experience of being fully present in the moment. This state of presence, a cornerstone of mindfulness teachings, offers us a deep sense of certainty and belonging. I recently was reminded of the power of presence while attending a dance performance. 

Observing the dancers, I marveled at how they synchronized with the rhythm to craft their movements, fully inhabiting the present. There was a complete absorption in the act, a state of flow where nothing else existed for them. In those moments, they embodied their truest selves, free from distractions or daydreams. Even a brief dance performance lasting mere minutes felt like an eternity, such was the intensity of their presence. It was as though each moment expanded to fill a significant portion of life itself.

I found myself admiring these dancers as they reached their pinnacle of belonging and certainty.

WORDS: Thinzar Kyaw
PHOTO: Thinzar Kyaw
LOCATION: New York City, NY