Thoughts First, Feelings Later

Shout-out to @katrina-ariel for this amazing quote:

"Balance between action and surrender."

As a Bboy, the way I view that quote is that the training, drilling and practice of steps is absolutely required despite most advice out there.

"Just stop caring about what others think."

"Just focus on the music."

"Let your body move on its own."

"Just stop thinking and start feeling instead!"

All of this advice is true, but if you ask me, it can be very deceptive.

It makes new dancers think that it's all about feeling or that it's a mere psychological game when it comes to dance.

But nah! What it actually requires, at least at the start is pure training and practising of the basics.

Alas, I ignored my basics, especially in the dance aspect of Bboying as I always felt self-conscious.

This 2018, I resolve to get over that fear.

Here's another video of me practising and drilling basics over and over. That said, I did not truly let go as the steps were in my mind.

So remember: Whatever art, sport or craft you're in, training is required.

Put your mind into it.

Once it becomes second-nature to you, pour in your emotions.

Peace.