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Inline Skating Newsletter Article

When Skating is Joy

By Liz Miller
Joyful capering

In the beginning there may be fear, and sometimes pain. There is lack of coordination and balance. And more work than expected, and at times, frustration. But for many, there is also desire and commitment--which always lead to joyous skating!

If you have not found the joy yet, please know that it is within your grasp. You can and will feel the thrill of inline skating when you:

Dancing on skates

The final word is that inline skating captures the special kinesthetic joy that comes from physical movement. Like dancing, it is almost effortless and instinctive, giving you the freedom to abandon yourself to the joy of physical expression.

--Quoted from my first edition of Get Rolling