It's about the movement

A common theme on this blog is joy in movement. Movement can and will make you happy.

Let's do a little thought experiment. Think of an unpleasant setting - one that is not particularly conducive to human health and happiness. I volunteer the following - the corner of a busy urban street in a treeless concrete jungle. Let's say it's raining, just to complete the oppressive scene.

Add in playful movement and even this place becomes beautiful. Don't believe me? Watch this:

 Thanks to my friend Brendan for passing this along.

Comments

[Anna]

I find that not only does the actual movement create beauty in this setting, beauty is also found in the fact the immediate circumstances, the setting itself, does not dictate their joy.

[Nelly]

Four straight minutes of grinning amazement is a pretty great way to start the day, and my family thanks you for that. So now you're going to turn this into a warm-up routine for us, right?

[Anna F]

And to think I usually stand hunched over and motionless on busy street corners in the rain. Never more! What a great smile at 2:15. Thanks for sharing this.