Why community & movement is the key to our future

Marissa Tonge
Oct 28
2 min read

I think we're all currently asking ourselves, "How did we get here?". And that's a pretty valid question that we don't time time to fully unpack the answer today, at least not on this platform. But the better question is, "How can we move forward and create a better future?".

While the world is crashing out, we have to remember what power we DO have. That power includes the ability to:

Gather and support each other
Create peace within our homes and relationships
Move our bodies, heal and connect with our emotions
Seek out joy, laughter and fun experiences
Speak up for women's rights and protect our communities

These are just a few things that we can still show up and participate in every single day, regardless of how insane the news and social media is. Choosing to be in a community that promotes body positivity, personal development, health & wellness, confidence & authenticity, and self-love is exactly what will help you to stay in the right state of mind. This is what helps us to realize that life doesn't need to feel chaotic every single day. It can actually be fun, transformative & freeing, while actually feeling supported by people around you.

You can choose to make better lifestyle choices. You can choose to dance in your living room instead of sit on a couch and allow anger and resentment to build up in your body. You can choose to hydrate with water, electrolytes or coconut water instead of drinking your fears and anxiety away with alcohol. These are all choices that will ultimately change how our future will be set up.

So this is your sign to sign up for that dance class, go to that sound bath meditation, take the hike with the people you just met, or choose to log off social media for a few hours a day. Your state of joy & peace is fully dependent on your surroundings and the people you're communicating with. So ask yourself today, "How is my environment adding to my life or draining me?".

We had an amazing time at our RRDF Outdoor Social this past Sunday in New Jersey! Thank you to everyone in our community who pulled up to get some replenishment from nature, real vibes and good people. If you missed this outing and are craving some time in nature and in community, then check out our upcoming retreat in Bali, Indonesia from April 7-13, 2026. Registration is now open!

Booking Details

This retreat is for anyone looking to take time away from their current environment to connect with themselves on a deeper level. Bali holds some of the most sacred, special and spiritual energy on the planet, and it's something that you can only feel once you've experienced it. There will be dance classes and somatic movement workshops, daily breakfast, jungle tours & excursions, daily meditations, journaling workshops, and more!

Have a question? Feel free to shoot an email to marissa@realrhythmdanceandfitness.com or send us a message from our website!