Friday, April 15, 2016

Acrobatics

When I was in elementary school, I took acrobatics. Those years were some of the best yet. I could feel and see myself getting stronger and graceful. I could dance for hours on the trapeze if I were allowed to. I discovered the different strengths of my body and pushed myself to the limit and over. I found a passion. An article on the Spinsterz puts the trapeze and it's mental health benefits perfectly, "...using the trapeze can instill a sense of freedom as you sail through the air, which for some can be relaxing, while others receive an adrenaline rush from this. Self-esteem can also be boosted through use of aerial silks and the trapeze, as in participating you are placing trust in yourself when working at a height and on mastering both skills there is a real sense of achievement." The best feeling in the world is flying because of your strength.