So, what does this decidedly happy activity have to do with fears? The most obvious connection is to the person who might be self-conscious about their dancing skills and is otherwise hesitant to join in. And, if fear is the enemy of self-confidence, what are the 5 most common fears and what do they have to do with a conga-line?
Fear of the unknown, failure, commitment, disapproval and/or success
Any of these can apply to a public “performance” and then observe how we ably piggy-back one fear onto another.
• What will happen if I don’t know the tune? I will look foolish and people will think less of me. • I will look clumsy and my poor dancing skills will be revealed. • If I look too good, someone might ask me to dance, and then what?
The human condition often gets us unnecessarily wrapped up in knots. Too often, we over-think, self judge harshly and miss out on opportunities. The next time you feel the fears multiplying, grabbing the next one in line and holding you back, think conga-line. A quick hip thrust or shoulder shrug will surely dislodge the offending thought, (or person), and send it swiftly to the rear.
©MWeisner2016
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