Movement into his heart

Agraceful

movement caught the eyes of everyone. His figure was bathed with soft light. While the music is playing, he seems to be in a dream of a long lost memory. As droplets of sweat began to form in his forehead so does the tears start to fall. He opens his eyes, determination shining inside.

He is John Mart 'Janna' Wagas, a Grade 12 student, has been dancing his heart to the beat of life. In every movement he makes, the feeling of being in a world without problems appear in his mind.

Growing up without both of his parents has not been easy for Janna, but he has his two older brothers who guided him when he was young. He chose to live with his grandparents because both of his brothers have families, leaving Janna to take care of himself.

Seeking out comfort, he found himself a world of acceptance in dancing. It became his home that made him of what he has become today.

“I always keep in mind the words, 'don’t settle for less'.” he said while reminiscing the times when he became a dance instructor.

He is passionate in what he does. Dancing became his steps to cope with from the sadness he is feeling. It became the happiness that made his problem become tolerable. It gave him the home he is seeking and a dream within his heart.

Truly, Janna prove that sometimes, our sufferings are the beginnings of a beautiful way to know our strengths. It is to make the heartbreaking events our turning point with passion and determination to be better everyday.