The 178th Street Dancin' Guy

There are so many ways people in the world can make this place happier and brighter. Dancing Dan is one of those guys who has found an effective way, albeit unusual. Even people who outwardly shake their heads at his behavior should inwardly applaud him. By dancing by the street, with no reservations and not worrying what everyone else thinks, Dancing Dan is making not only himself feel good, but also others who can appreciate his dancing for what it is. Expression, and a method of creating more good feelings in the world.

I'm reminded of a video Sifu Brinker had posted, where a guy went around the world and just got people to dance. My heartstrings were a humming when I watched it. I wanted to be apart of it. And now, we have something very similar occurring on our doorsteps. We shouldn't be trying to shut him down, or fine him, or run him out of town. If we really wanted to make the most out of this life, and make an impact for the better, we should be joining him. How often do you see an individual who honestly does not care if others think he's odd? How often do you meet someone who does things just because it makes them feel better, who actually stops to do something that makes them feel better? How often do you see someone who through his actions can reach so many people, and potentially make the angry man behind the wheel relax and smile? Who knows, maybe instead of "potentially causing" accidents, Dancing Dan may be preventing them by helping put a cap on anger.

You dance, kid. You dance.