Hooly and Fairly, Mindfully in Recovery Pan de Dios Moments with Christina Johnson (Ep. 8)

Sometimes the best way forward is to go slow.

In 2012, I had a spinal surgery that was a real crisis. The surgeon made a mistake, and I was left paralyzed on the right side. I was told I would probably never walk again. And I would certainly never dance tango again.

But I had a word that carried me: hooly.

It's a Scottish word for taking it very cautiously and slow.

I began with tiny circles of my toes. Meditation. Yoga. A tango partner named Ezekiel who never gave up on me. From a wheelchair. From canes. From tiny, tiny steps.

This is the story about recovery. Taking it slow and mindfully. Telling your body: Yes! You are well! You can recover! You have been strong. You will be strong.

And believing it.

Come sit with me. I'll tell you what happened.

Click this link to go to the blog mentioned in this podcast episode: https://www.visionarypower.com/blog/the-guts-to-dance-tango