❤️ How acroyoga connects people: Teaching standing acrobatics to a local Thai girl! ❤️

in #love7 years ago (edited)


(click on image above to see dtube video)

Some of my favorite experiences in life happen without plan. Two nights ago, I was hanging out at the beach, when I saw a little Thai girl swimming in the ocean. She was just swimming around near a small boat.

She curiously swam up to me. For fun, @acromott and I decided to show her some fun acro moves in the water to make her laugh. She was delighted as she kept clapping her hands and smiling. Even though there was a language barrier, we were able to teach her standing acrobatics! We taught her how to get up into two-high! This was such a magical experience, and it really made my day to show this mysterious Thai girl acrobatics. She was really brave, and it only took her a couple tries before she nailed it. It was also my first time basing as well!

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I absolutely fell in love with her, and after playing in the water with her for 3 hours, we left for the night. I couldn't stop thinking about her. I was set on a mission to find out who this adorable child was! I showed a local a picture of the girl, and he said his friend knew her father. It turns out her father was in town to help fix a boat.

The next day, I learned that she would be back at the beach for one more night, as her father had to finish fixing the boat. I was so excited to see her. I bought her some fun water toys that I thought she might enjoy. It was pretty awesome to see her reaction to the presents.

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Here she is in her new donut! I even learned her name! Her name is Desdean. Her home was unfortunately, wiped away in the tsunami, and now she lives up in the mountains with her father in government housing. It was really humbling to hear their story. This little girl lost her home, yet she is one of the brightest and happiest people I have ever met!

I think it is amazing how acroyoga is so powerful. It can connect people and bring so much laughter and love into everyone's life. I'm so glad I met Desdean, she truly touched my heart.

Watch our Dtube video, to see all of the fun we had together. Enjoy!


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Special thanks to @skyleap for the awesome design!
love,
Karen


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She's too cute!! Thats so cool that you taught her some Acroyoga I loved that video. And the toys you got her!

Awww right!?! I miss her already!

To do good things to people does not require a common language of communication especially with innocent little children, just be good, and have a smile.

This little girl will never forget you.

aww! I agree, and I'll never forget her either! :)

We all should think like this way... I always try and sometimes I get chance to do such... But when other people see this, they just react like I'm a fool... God blase them...

Nice post... Already voted and following you dear @karensuestudios

awww :) It's so nice to make real friendships with others! Connect and give love! :)

The way you mix up with people is so amazing. I think you deserve miss 'universe award'. I am glad I found you.

awww! You are too sweet! :)

awesome!! soon you´ll walk the earth just by earning steem and doing acroyoga!!

hahah you are a genius! I'll never get my feet dirty again!

Yes yes Mrs Selfmade! :-)

a beautiful story is a pity that I do not have that situations
at my place, people should be more connected to each other because despite the different skin color of the language views we are human, we can understand each other if we want. nice post :)

Your nice Karen... You give the girl a memory for a life time... Have fun 🌟

hehe. She gave me a memory of a lifetime too! :) Maybe she will grow up to be an acrobat now :)

It's priceless... Memory's money cant buy.. Can you image thet impact you did on she... She will always and for ever remember and be grateful for it... Like you do... Yes you probably made she start on a amazing acro carrier... A BIG 🌟🌟🌟to you .. Goooood karma! Indeed... Kap 🙏

Finally I see you on photo dear friend

You are a good example for all the people

I can totally resonate with your first statement there about the best experiences happening without a plan. I went over a year traveling around the world with literally no plan. I bought a one way ticket and just went with the flow from there. I ended up hitchhiking my way around the world while meeting some incredible people who have literally influenced my life in more ways than they will ever know.

Soooo beautiful!!!

I am glad that you guys are having so much fun! Everyone should enjoy in life! :)

This is absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing this experience with us <3

Awweee that looks so fun and so cutee! I really enjoy your blog, followed ;) Feel free to check out my newest post too :)) Have a great day, looking forward to seeing more!

I just found your blog. This has to be one of the best I've seen. I have read at least a dozen entries.

You are a wonderful person. I am definitely here to stay. :)

Absolutely beatiful

you are so pretty @karensuestudios your smiles shines bright like a diamond, I have followed you because I want to learn more about your travel experience and your life, keep smiling and be happy

aww thank you! :) I'm glad you enjoyed my post! I have a lot of fun travel posts coming up. :)

Oh i love your kind hearted !! And both of you have a great time.

aww it was so much fun! :)

So cute!It’s so nice to share and spread love!😊

Simply beautiful work that you do congratulations greetings from Venezuela and has my support from now I will follow you and I will be aware of your post.

This is so beautiful and it warms my heart :) Thank you for this amazing story :)

That's really amazing. You both look very happy!

"Some of my favorite experiences in life happen without plan." <--- Yes, this exactly. I think I'm in love with her, too. This post is the sweetest.