Perseverance has always just been something that was in me. And it was a tool that came in very handy as a ballerina.
Misty CopelandRead
Being in ballet class, being on the stage, being surrounded by my peers at American Ballet Theater every day, keeps me so humble and grounded. Being in ballet class, I feel, is like this meditation for me every morning.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Ballet practice provides a deep sense of humility and serves as a daily meditation for the speaker.
In this quote, Misty Copeland reflects on her experiences in ballet class and on stage with fellow dancers at the American Ballet Theater. She emphasizes that these experiences not only keep her humble and grounded but also function as a form of meditation, illustrating the profound emotional and mental benefits of her art form. This highlights the idea that engaging in passionate pursuits can cultivate mindfulness and a sense of balance in one's life.
Themes
BalletMeditationHumilityArtDanceGrounded
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about finding balance in life.
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Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful. And believe that anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you.
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I say over and over again that I am just standing on the shoulders of so many who have set this path for me, and they may not be seen or recognized or have been given an opportunity to have a voice, but I'm here representing all of those dancers. Dance Theatre of Harlem Virginia Johnson, Tai Jimenez, Lauren Anderson.
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It's hard to be the one that stands out when, you know, in a ballet company, you're trying to create unison and uniform when you're in a corps de ballet.
Misty CopelandRead
I've always approached my career and my life, you know, one day at a time, as if this was the last day that I'm going, because you never know as an athlete and as a dancer. You never know what can happen today, tomorrow.
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