“Society is fond of creating hierarchies and placing one type of intelligence at the top.”
-Joanne De Simone
Joanne De Simone: Dancing for Wisdom
The Wisdom in Dance
Navigating the intricate journey of parenting is challenging in itself, but when faced with the added complexity of raising children with special needs, the path becomes even more difficult. And Joanne De Simone faced this path with not one, but two children.
Through her parenting, Joanne found herself recalling her days as a dancer. There was wisdom in dance, and Simone found many life lessons that helped her navigate the road ahead of her.
This episode will open your eyes to the subtle wisdom in dance and how it translates into real world wisdom. It’s about acceptance of the bumps that life throws our way and the wisdom inherent in all our experiences. Finally, it’s a story about parental love, strength, and the perseverance ,all in the love of one mother’s children.
On Dance, Life and Wisdom
“You have to fall with the direct intention to rise.”
“I don’t matter in this picture for this specific decision. So take myself out of the equation and just focus on what Benjamin needs.”
“Society is fond of creating hierarchies and placing one type of intelligence at the top.”
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