Tango is not just a fascinating dance—it is a rich philosophy, culture, and way of life. The search of tango is the search of connection, love, fellowship, unity, harmony, and beauty—an idealism that is not consistent with the dehumanizing reality of the modern world. The world divides us into individuals, but tango brings us together as a team. In tango we are not individualists, feminists, nationalists, Democrats, or Republicans—we are simply human, intertwined and interdependent. Tango invites us to tear down walls, build bridges, and rediscover our shared humanity through connection, cooperation, accommodation, and compromise. It is a dance that reminds the world how to love.
October 10, 2020
Lessons from Tango
Zoom out to see the whole picture, or zoom in and see only yourself — the outcomes are different.
Consider others, or think only of yourself — the outcomes are different.
Be one with your partner, or remain alone in your own world — the outcomes are different.
Seek balance, or pursue extremes — the outcomes are different.
Adapt, or resist — the outcomes are different.
Show flexibility, or cling to rigidity — the outcomes are different.
Choose humility, or embrace pride — the outcomes are different.
Act with kindness, or lead with arrogance — the outcomes are different.
Yield, or dominate — the outcomes are different.
Compromise, or insist on your own way — the outcomes are different.
Build bridges, or build walls — the outcomes are different.
Foster cooperation, or provoke confrontation — the outcomes are different.
Live in coexistence, or survive by the law of the jungle — the outcomes are different.
Forgive, or hold onto grudges — the outcomes are different.
Strive for collective well-being, or chase only personal gain — the outcomes are different.
The first path reflects the nobility of human nature; the second reveals its narrowness.
The former — aligned with the spirit of tango — creates harmony and beauty.
The latter — rooted in individualism — breeds tension and dissonance.
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