She had always wanted to be a dancer. Ever since she was a girl, she would watch ballet videos and practice in her room. She loved the grace, the beauty, the joy of movement. She applied to the best dance schools, and got accepted to one of them. She was thrilled to pursue her passion.
But then, the pandemic hit. She had to stay at home, away from her friends, her teachers, her studio. She felt like she had lost her purpose. She missed dancing so much. She tried to keep up with online classes, but it was not the same. She felt lonely, bored, depressed.
One day, she decided to do something different. She took her laptop and went to the park, where she found a quiet spot under a tree. She connected to the internet, and joined a virtual dance class. She saw other dancers from around the world, smiling and waving at her. She felt a surge of happiness. She started to dance, feeling the breeze, the sun, the music. She felt alive again.
She realized that her passion was not gone. It was still inside her, waiting to be expressed. She realized that she could dance anywhere, anytime, with anyone. She realized that her purpose was not lost. It was to share her joy of dancing with others. She smiled, and danced, and danced, and danced.