Hi, I’m Ripple. I’m not the most graceful duck on the pond. My rhythm’s offbeat, my feet are... flappy. But give me a puddle and a little moonlight, and I’ll show you what freedom looks like.

I dance. Not for the crowd. Not for the applause. Just because it feels good to move.

Here are my 3 feather-ruffling truths about dancing through life:

1. Joy Doesn’t Have to Be Justified

We’ve all been taught to earn our happiness.
To prove we deserve the good stuff. But sometimes, you just need to let go, no reason, no results.

I don’t dance to impress. I dance because I can. And that’s enough. You don’t need a milestone to feel alive. You just need a moment.

3. Your Light Frees Others

Here’s the best part. The more I danced, the more others joined in. Waddles turned into wiggles. Beaks opened in laughter.

Turns out, people don’t need permission to be happy, they just need an example.

Final Thought from Ripple

You don’t have to be the best to be bold. You just have to move in a way that feels true.

So today, play your inner music. Shake off the fear. and dance, wildly and wonderfully.
Because joy? It was never meant to be quiet.