Reflective Essay On Becoming The Dancer

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Weakness is an inherent part of human nature. Each of us are tainted with imperfection and scarred with the hope that someday we will overcome our inescapable flaws. As an athlete, I thrived off of the idea that I could be the best and stopped at nothing to get there. Everyday I got better, and I firmly believed that soon I would rise above everyone else. How was I supposed to know it would only take one shark watching me from the land to cause my downfall?
This season was going to be my year to finally become the dancer I had always hoped to be. At every practice I felt like I was flying; coaches gave me solos, I dominated marching drills, and the captains adored me. Confidence radiated from my body, and nothing could stop me from achieving greatness, until the day when I first saw the shark. She entered proudly, and the prominent click of her heels echoed as she slowly made her way to the front of the gym. Whispers bubbled up from around the room questioning the identity of this mysterious woman and as the volume grew, she silenced us with a mere clap of her hands. Stepping onto the bleachers she proclaimed she was the new head coach and proceeded to bark a command at us to run around the gym. Fear encapsulated my soul and I felt my …show more content…

I conquered the impossible and returned to dance after defeat, and I found pride in my scars. Sometimes even the best we have isn’t enough to save us from our own inevitable downfall. Failure has taught me that salvation and redemption can only come from getting back up, humbling yourself, and trying again. We must go forward with passion and forgiveness in our hearts for not only others, but ourselves. Sharks lurk everywhere, searching for a chink in your armor, and though they can harm you, sharks can only claim victory over you if you choose to accept defeat. Failure is inevitable, but “Nothing in the universe can stop you from letting go and starting over,” Guy

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