Viewing in retrospect, year 2007 has been a happening year for me. Of course, along with the ups, there are also downs but I am glad that there are always friends, colleagues and my loved ones who stood by my side and cheer me on.

Have you ever believed in miracles? I choose to. And when I choose to, I enjoy a full time pay though working part time. I attract like-minded friends who come together into partnership. I enjoy deals that are easy on my pocket. I bump into the right people, at the right time and at the right place.

“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” ~ Albert Einstein (1879-1955)

I have posted this video clip some months back but I think since today is the last day of the year, this empowering video is indeed a remarkable one to start afresh a brand new year. May you be empowered and may the experiences of your 2007 be the springboard to an awesome 2008! Wishing all of you a very wonderful New Year ahead! Happy 2008!

After my post on Dance like nobody is watching, a like-minded blogger invited me to view his inspirational collection. It further reminded me that about 2 years back, I did come across a similar dance troupe, also known as China Disabled People’s Performing Art Troupe, where the dancers have certain extent of physical challenge.

All the dancers are outstanding but there is one particular team that literally took my breath away. This team is made up of 21 members who have hearing impairment. Yet, when they perform the ‘Thousand-hand Bodhisattva dance; their seamless coordination skills is beyond speech.

Metaphorically, this dance troupe taught me that whatever I am going through currently, someone out there is putting in many times more effort despite of their physical challenges.

All of us have some form of handicaps - physical or mental. Let the dance warm your soul and rekindle your spirit to continue moving towards your dreams.

You have to see this to believe it - a unique dance team, Spencer, 25 and Barbara, 84; perform to Coldplay’s “The Hardest Part”. Though 84, Barbara is more agile, flexible and stronger than most 20-year-olds I know. I simply adore her.

WARNING: the video will take quite a while to load.

Attempted google search for more information over this unique dance team but quite limited details. Probably, because the video was done up in the 80’s.

PS: Would appreciate if anyone could post me the lyrics of “The Hardest Part” (if you have).

PPS: More details regarding this dance team is greatly appreciated. I am a fanatic in collecting inspirational stories and biography.