I arrived in Lisbon yesterday afternoon, I didnt have clear directions and I seemed to be lost, figuratively and literally, I was looking for a Hostel and ended up in a strange place, (again figuratively and literally). I took some time to line myself up, receiving some help from the attendant at the first Hostel... Then I kept walking with my two heavy backpacks! I found a huge set of stair cases and knew this was the direction I had to take. As I climbed this huge set of stairs I was getting physically exhausted and I just had to ask myself, what is the purpose of my being here in Lisbon? I knew I came to dance but I had thoughts that I could have done this anywhere... It seems moments of doubt come out of nowhere even when we think we have reasons that are solid and well thought out! The thought, man, I dont know anyone here... And the crazy part is, this is where I usually thrive... This exact type of environment! I digress... So back to the stairs... I am climbing and thinking, what is the purpose of my being here in Portugal, Lisbon? I couldnt answer that question of course and I surge on, I found my Hostel, I set myself up for the evening, an intro to the Lisbon Lindy scene. On the way to the event I had an Interesting walk, seeing much poverty and people who truly are struggling. I walked through the streets feeling very comfortable, safe and oddly, at home. I came to the Indentendo Square where they were set up for a black and white movie from the 1930s. Many people, curious and crowding to see and watch. The night got very cool very quickly and I was wondering about the success of the event and the energy dynamic seemed to be strange. Got myself a coffee and a beer toward the end of the movie and carried on watching. Truly what happened next was hard for me to understand. It seemed like 1000 strangers came to meet in the square, no one really knowing what to expect.... Just as I felt as well. Then, it was a like a switch went on.... The live music started and the square came to life! These 1000 strangers started asking each other to dance and life was breathed into each and everyone there! Incredible! The energy spread quickly from those dancers to the crowd of bi-standers. This was two hours of complete bliss! At the end, I Said goodbye to some new friends and started walking back.... Found a local to walk with and who give me direction. Felt safe, at home and grounded! Beautiful to feel! Then, A night of restful sleep! This morning... Wow! I ate breakfast, meeting new people, went back to room for the experience of a lifetime! Met Al, Ciele, and Alexander. Three generations travelling together! Al had such a peaceful and grounding soul... I spoke to them for two hours! If nothing else was to happen on my trip! This was an inspiration beyond my wildest expectations! To have been in this moment... To have experienced this morning with these people! Inspirational, grounding, humanizing, powerful!!! To say that an 8 week trip could be summed up in a two hour conversation is hard to imagine but if all I experienced on this trip is this..... I will count my blessing! They are still here as I write this and it bring tears to my eyes that I will say goodbye this morning! I could see 100 museums, 50 churches and cathedrals, see a wonder of the world... but NOTHING replaces a feeling/a meeting like this! In the moment!
Posted on: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 11:20:05 +0000
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