It deeply resonated with me when I read your question, as it touches upon something fundamental about personal expression and spirituality. Having journeyed through Christianity for a significant part of my life, including a period of strong faith, I understand the complexities of reconciling personal desires with religious teachings. While my path has led me away from practicing Christianity, I’ve found peace and a renewed appreciation for spirituality in a broader sense. This personal evolution underscores a crucial point: spirituality is a deeply individual journey, and we all navigate it differently. Your question about pole dancing and its place within your faith highlights this very personal navigation.
I recognize the weight of judgment you might be feeling, a sensation we all experience at some point. In response to your courageous question about integrating your faith with pole dancing, I want to offer some reflections that might bring clarity and peace. Many have already shared insightful perspectives on pole dancing itself, which I won’t reiterate. Instead, let’s delve into some core ideas that might resonate with you.
Firstly, it’s truly commendable that you’ve voiced this question. Acknowledging and seeking to harmonize two significant aspects of your life – your Christian faith and your passion for pole dancing – speaks volumes about your integrity and self-awareness. Secondly, your desire to reconcile these loves is admirable. It demonstrates a thoughtful approach to your spirituality and a commitment to living authentically.
Now, let’s address external perceptions. Frankly, what others think about your choices is inconsequential. This isn’t about dismissing others’ opinions in a rebellious way, but rather recognizing that your life, your passions, and your gifts are yours alone to cultivate and express. No one else holds authority over your personal journey. It’s simply not their concern. There’s a useful way to categorize concerns: your business, God’s business, and other people’s business. You are only meant to operate within your own. Worrying about external judgment pulls you out of your own sphere of control and into someone else’s. If you are grounded in your understanding of divine love, external opinions become secondary.
Furthermore, if your pole practice becomes a form of erotic expression, know that this too can be spiritually significant. Sexuality itself is inherently spiritual. While not every sexual act is spiritual, sexuality as a force is a profound and ancient gift, originating from the very essence of the divine. The liberation and openness you discover through expressive, sensual dance can be transformative. Perhaps you’ve already felt this powerful connection. I believe in a divine force that celebrates dance, beauty, creation, connection, and joy. Pole dancing embodies these elements, especially the profound connection with your own body, strength, and inherent beauty. It is dance. And for this gift of dance, and for the sensuality you find within it, gratitude is a deeply spiritual response.
Religion is often a sensitive topic, avoided in open conversations due to fear of judgment and uncertainty, even amidst demands for absolute certainty. I sincerely wish you joy, peace, and continued discovery on your spiritual path, intertwined with the dance that moves you.
