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It's Dora. There's a viral video that came out like 12 years ago now that still makes my day every time it shows up on my feed.
The granddaughter is picking up her grandma from her house and blasting the song, Run Around Sue, from her car.
We see the grandma open the front door and dance her way down the porch steps.
Not just for a few seconds, but for the entire song.
Completely unfazed by neighbors or anyone else watching.
She bops along with her full chest in absolutely zero rush to get into the car.
It makes me smile ear to ear every time because of how beautifully freeing it must truly be to not care about being judged by others.
One of the greatest gifts of aging is the emotional freedom to express ourselves authentically without concern for how others may perceive us.
This reminds me of the Taoist story called The Empty Boat.
One misty morning, a fisherman was quietly rowing his boat on a river.
Suddenly, another boat crashed into him.
Angry, he shouted, demanding to know who was responsible.
but when he looked closely he saw the other boat was empty drifting aimlessly.
Instantly his anger disappeared.
There was no one to blame and no judgment to pass.
The fisherman smiled feeling free from irritation and judgment because he realized there was no intention behind the collision.
In life when we stop worrying about the judgment of others when their opinions become as as inconsequential as an empty boat, we have a chance of experiencing true inner freedom.
Watching that video of the dancing grandmother reminded me of the fisherman in the empty boat.
As we age, we slowly begin to understand something important.
Most people's judgments and perceptions of us are like empty boats.
They're often unintentional, fleeting, and certainly not worth losing our joy over.
Think about how often you've held yourself self back, perhaps not wearing something bold, speaking your truth, or doing something joyful, simply because you were worried about what others might think?
How much freedom have we given away in exchange for acceptance or approval?
Aging beautifully strips away this concern, layer by layer, leaving us closer to our authentic selves.
It empowers us to step out our front door, music blasting dancing like nobody's watching just because it feels good.
This emotional liberation isn't just reserved for older age it's something we can cultivate right now no matter where we are on our journey.
So start small. Consider a tiny act of joyful rebellion today.
Maybe it's wearing that colorful outfit that you love but rarely put on, singing loudly to your favorite song song without embarrassment or simply voicing an opinion you've kept silent, within reason.
Notice how freeing it feels to prioritize your joy over external approval.
Remember, every day we've spent worrying about others' perceptions is a day we're holding back our truest selves.
Aging gifts us the wisdom to finally see this clearly, encouraging us to live boldly and authentically.
When we realize others' judgments are usually as inconsequential as empty boats drifting by, we become free to live fully, joyfully, and unapologetically.
So today, embrace the idea of dancing your way to the car, whatever your version of that looks like.
Your authenticity is your greatest gift, and let yourself enjoy it freely.
Thanks so much for listening.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Thank you.
