I recently read an article featuring a quote that stuck with me. The author said that dance "can't serve as your emotional outlet and your job." I found this interesting. I've always considered dance my main emotional outlet, but I'm also pursuing it as a career.

More often than not, I leave class feeling fulfilled and happy, but there are occasional days where dance leaves me drained and in need of a different emotional outlet. Lucky for me, I also have a passion for writing. I'm not sure where I would be if I didn't have the resources to nurture these two outlets, and I'm blessed to be so full of passion.

That being said, I do still consider dance my priority, and also my main emotional outlet. If I'm having a rough morning, or a great one even, I get to channel my emotions into my movement. I sometimes worry I'll burn myself out this way, and my fears are justified. Dance takes more than it gives sometimes, and I shouldn't put all of my metaphorical eggs in one basket.

And yet, the thought of not giving it my all on every occasion I dance seems like a crime. One of my favorite feelings is truly putting full effort into my dancing. Not only does it feel good physically, but also emotionally. I don't want to be so concerned with burning myself out on dance that I am forced to take a break, but I also don't want to leave writing on the back burner as a backup emotional outlet.

What I'm getting at is that it's hard to find balance. However, balance is key, especially when having multiple passions such as dance and writing. I am at a stage in my life where I'm learning the most about myself, and as I continue to learn, I hope to eventually find that balance.