Just dance.

In the midst of the chaos, whether it is politics or school, family issues or friend issues, whatever it is, we are all stressed. The weight of the world has been laying on our shoulders and any moment now we are ready to break.

But don’t fall just yet.

There has been this trend going around called the “mannequin challenge”. Basically everyone freezes where they are in a “normal everyday conversation position” and someone films it. From the ones I have seen it can get pretty creative, and then I started to think how beautiful of a concept this truly is.

There are very few people in this world that do not like dance parties, and honestly what is their not to like about them. Loud music; friends screaming on the top of their lungs; dancing on chairs, or tables, or anything that can get you above normal surface level. The smiles all seem a little wider and the lyrics of the music all seem a little sweeter. So hit pause.

Hit pause in one of life’s beautiful moments, just like the “mannequin challenge” does itself. Take a second and look around. Embrace the crazy and see just how beautiful your hectic life truly is. Look at the smiles, so pure and innocent. They suddenly are not forced, but the simple result of nice and easy happiness. You don’t have to fake it; you do not have to worry about who is watching, you are just focused on getting the lyrics out as loud as possible and dancing like a fool. The “mannequin challenge” is a fad that will soon fade, what wont fade is the memories you have with these same people.

So your life is a wreck. You job is hard, you failed that one big test you really needed to pass, your mom gets on your nerves, or maybe that boy just broke your heart. Can I tell you a secret? Life goes on. The world will keep turning and life will keep beating you down, so why not make it a little sweeter and dance your way through it. Dance like no one is watching every second of your day. Throw your arms around, jump like crazy, and just go. When you are in the midst of your tears, play your favorite song and put a smile on your face. And when you just feel like completely breaking apart, try to dance it out, and when you are to week to, find a person that will do it for you.

Life is hard but it is so so sweet, and it is even sweeter with a smile on your face. So dance through life not caring who is around and in one of life’s most precious moments, hit pause and look at the joy and people that surround you. And through all this mess of a life, always remember…

You’re a real crowd please.