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Michelle my Belle in This World with a Story to Tell

Musings on my life as a reflector

By Michelle donovanPublished 3 years ago 3 min read

Born into the world in the fall of ‘91, I’ve always been a soul that loves to have fun, older sister to a sister in this life, I sure do love her even as we’ve both endured some strife.

I was a rambunctious young one and crayons and coloring to me were fun, dancing above all was what I liked to do, not much has changed in all of my years with all of you.

I’ve traveled to many states and lived in many places, I’ve met so many humans… so many beautiful faces. I’ve lived many, many, many lives, and at one point when I was 18 I almost decided to sell knives! 🤪

I stepped back from that ledge though, off to pursue other adventures, moved to Tucson and explored all the options of new ventures. Finally made it away from home to start off on my own, life’s traumas struck me down, but I’ve never really felt at home wearing a frown.

Never met a pup as resilient as am I, when I feel into all my power and potential, it’s limitless, like the ocean, the human capacity for love, and the sky.

For those of you who know about human design, I’m a reflector, as opposed to a generator, a manifestor, or a projector.

I take in all that’s around me and I’m like an empath times ten; I used to wish I was less sensitive but it’s my superpower truly, then again…

My biggest passion in this life is dance, and when I remember I’m one with all of cosmic creation, I play, I choose music, and I choose romance. Dropping into my body and heart in every moment is what I’m about, I even have an anchor tattoo on my chest, in case there was any doubt!

One day I will start a school and help the world continue to heal and to see, that how you talk to yourself is as important as how you talk to me. Self love, healing, connection, community and education is the way, my soul has many words of wisdom it now feels ready to say.

I’ve done burlesque for years and enjoy combining freedom of the body with freedom of movement…. Let’s all get in the groove, and enjoy music heavenly sent.

I danced on my dream stage back in 2019 in the Bay, and as I drove home through Big Sur back to Phoenix, my heart had endless things to say.

Have you ever achieved that moment when you’re fully in contentment and at rest, knowing that you really lived in this life, that your dreams they’ve withstood the test?

I felt so much joy on that journey, and now years later I’m in sunny San Diego, finally made it here after 30 years, and when I think on it truly all I can say is whoa.

I’m all about reducing violence and reducing shame, and knowing that our fears are only scariest when they don’t have a name.

When I’m feeling happy, sad, stressed or anxious, I dance, I move my feet, shake my hips, jump around, sing, and heck I even prance. I hold myself and rock, and by being more and more and more free, I liberate all of myself and thus liberating thee.

Remembering the truth of unity, that we really are all one, and what hurts one hurts another, and what heals one heals all is quite fun. Music has been around since the dawn of all of time, and even what I’m doing now is creating a rhythm, see look Mom and Dad, I can rhyme!

My place in this world is tiny and also wildly big and significant all at once: so is yours, we’re all in it together, let us dance, let us dance, let us DANCE. 🌈⚡️🙏🏻❤️❤️‍🔥❤️🧡

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About the Creator

Michelle donovan

I am a creator, writer, artist, musician, and love to write all kinds of different content. Poetry is near my heart but I love it ALL.

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