This morning I awoke going to my daily Zumba in a bad mood.  I mean I have gone begrudgenly lately.  When I arrive, I am reminded why I GO!

I have suffered some back issues throughout my life.  When I was 9, I fell on ice only feel paralyzed.  I was fortunate that my 4th grade teacher was able to get me up.  Then, throughout my early teens I had minor issues with scoliosis.  (Scoliosis is a curvature to the spine like an "S" which can be corrected with a brace).  At the age of 16, I had a major car accident where a tractor trailer hit my car on my side and had to be takened from my car with the "jaws of life."  (The "jaws of life" is a construction vehicle where the paramedics will open your vehicle removing the vehicle's roof so the paramedics may extricate you.)  Then to top it all off, I fell on a wet floor only to herniate a disc in my lower back.  I was bed ridden off and on for six months.

What is my point?  I remember how amazing the human body is!  I discovered zumba over six months and have little or no back issues since!

I do visit the chiropractor for good measure but feel lucky I am no longer on painkillers such as Lortabs, Demerol, or Codeine.  Yes, I do monitor myself if my back acts up but as long as I can dance with the passion I have with the help of zumba...I lead a very full and happy life!   SO LIVE YOUR PASSION!