Won't you join the dance?
I
remember the Jewish story of the Rabbi who had a very depressed congregation
and
couldn't find any way to cheer them up. Then he called in a friend, whose
arrival created much expectation. What was he going to say that would help their
mood?
The day arrived and the visitor had everyone walking in patterns and sequence on the hall floor. Then, after a moment to recover their breath, he turned on the music. "Dance" he called to them. "Throw yourselves into the dance". And they did; for more than an hour, finally sinking back into their seats in a state of near exhaustion. Then he reached for his coat, bid them goodbye, and left.
They all felt better. If only for a time, they had been able to lighten up, forget their troubles. It might not have permanent effect but it certainly gave them a new perspective to carry into the next day.
