Arjun Thomas

Musicality is fascinating. It’s this intangible, unexplainable thing in a sense. Sure you can move a certain way to match a certain sound. But I get glimpses of how the music and the movement are not separate from each other. It’s hard to distinguish which one comes first. They just meld together. A single thing. Hope to achieve that level of musicality some day. Love that you can never truly ‘learn’ Breaking. No matter how long you do it. I think that’s what makes it so addictive. #bboy #bgirl #breakdance #learntobreakdance

Here it is: ➡️ Life doesn’t get easier as you level up. It gets more complex. But, if done right, you build more skills to handle it. ➡️ Movement shouldn’t be restricted to a few hours every week at the gym. ➡️ Fear is not the opposite of courage. Conformity is. You can’t be brave if you’re not afraid. You get to experience true courage only if you push past most people’s comfort zone. Kill conformity. ➡️ The world is drowning in comfort. Doing hard things regularly will set you apart from most people. ➡️ Failure isn’t nearly as heartbreaking as not trying because you’re afraid to fail. ➡️ You aren’t maximizing your strengths because you’re too busy focusing on what other people have. ➡️ Dodging failure leaves you mentally weak. Looking stupid in public is the secret to build mental resilience. ➡️ Avoiding competition comes from the ego. Recognize that competition is shadow work in disguise. It will reveal parts of you that need to be loved. Which one’s your favourite? Tell me in the comments! #lifeadvice #bboy #bgirl #learntobreakdance #selfdevelopmentjourney

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I believe with every fiber of my being, that Breaking has the power to heal the world. There’s a special relationship you build with yourself and people. Based on vulnerability, movement, creativity, and authenticity. A bond that transcends age, social class, economic background, culture, language and every other barrier keeping us apart. I taught these kids for 90 minutes and it felt like we’d known each other for years. A connection you can only access with Breaking. It’s been so healing in my life. And helped me grow as a person in ways I could never imagine. It makes me sad that more people don’t have access to something so beautiful and wholesome. It’s criminal. A culture, art, dance, exercise, fun, and so much more. And it doesn’t have the recognition it deserves. Doing a soft sell, but this is why I created Breakdance Decoded, my 4-week Beginner Breakdance program. I want more people to access this dance and have everything they need to get started in one place. So in 30 days they can become Breakers. And enter this amazing, alternate world. The link is in my bio. Thanks to @themindmuscleprojekt for this opportunity. You guys are doing such an epic job of spreading movement and health! I’m glad I could be part of it :) Everyone was buzzing at the end of the workshop. Reminded me how ALIVE Breaking makes people feel. Always grateful to this artform that has preserved my individuality and my sanity all these years. My biggest dream in life is that Breaking is accessible to everyone. Just like any other workout program, dance style, or artform. Even if it’s for a short while. I promise it will completely transform you. #breakdance #danceclass

I struggle to believe in myself, but I’ve felt it sometimes. Here’s how you can feel it too. 1️⃣ Stop Being “Authentic”: Your first personality is not you. It’s the closest armour a frightened child could find. Quickly assembled so you would be loved, protected. Accepted. But you’ve been wearing the armour so long you forgot. You became someone you didn’t consciously choose. The first step is realising you get to decide who you are right now. 2️⃣ Get Comfortable With Uncertainty: To achieve anything fulfilling requires comfort with uncertainty. To happily show up and put in the work not knowing when or how things will play out. This is the essence of self-belief. Think about it. If you knew something was going to happen for sure, why would you need to “believe” in it? 3️⃣ Exercise Your Imagination: It’s impossible to believe in yourself with a poor imagination. You must be able to dream. To see versions of you that don’t exist and to have the discipline, focus, and persistence to move towards that version. 4️⃣ Defeat Your Demons: Self- belief is a process of overcoming mental limits. What you believe you deserve at your core must be challenged and changed constantly. You must work hard towards a goal for limiting beliefs to pop up. Then, see the shit you think about yourself and your potential. Who installed it there? Was it a careless remark? A strict parent? Examine them and they will change. Self-belief doesn’t appear in one grand moment. It’s cultivated with repetition, care, and precision. I hope this helped! I started writing this as a ‘sales’ reel but just really enjoyed writing it. Feels like it helped me understand self-belief. lol. Anyways, if you want to learn these 4 skills of self-belief, Breakdancing is a great way to get started. Check out my course if you’re interested. I think you’ll love it :) Comment Break for the link.

P.S. I avoided the inconvenience of ironing my shirt. #lifeadvice #selfdevelopmentjourney

Repost cuz this reel just hit 112K 🥳 If you want learn Breakdance from the very beginning, check out my course Breakdance Decoded. Link in bio. #breakdance #bgirl #bboy #learntodance

Have you read all 3? #artistsway #artistlife #artislife

Here they are: 1️⃣ You will have regrets in life. It’s impossible to live a life without regret. So choose which ones won’t matter. 2️⃣ You won’t mind being old. Especially if you made sure to “taste the fruits of youth” in my Gmom’s words. 3️⃣ Loving your partner for decades means requiring that you ignore some traits that bother you. 4️⃣ The most important relationship in life is the one you have with yourself. Make sure it’s epic. 5️⃣ Reading is one of life’s most pleasurable activities (couldn’t agree more) 6️⃣ Life is full of problems. You will always have something that needs solving. You can’t say “I’ll be happy when…” Once a problem is solved a new one will take its place. Don’t let that stop you from living. 7️⃣ Finally my Gmom recited a few lines from a Bengali poem - Akla Cholo “Jodi tor daak shune keo naa aashe tobe akla cholo re. Jodi keu kotha na koe. Jodi shobai thake mukh phire shobai kore bhoi. Oh tui mukh phute tor moner kotha akla bolo re.” Translation: “If you call to people to join you on your path, and they don’t answer to your call, then walk the path alone. If people are afraid to say what’s in their hearts. If they cower to say the truth and instead turn and face the wall. Then open your mouth and speak the words alone.” Which one’s your favourite? #grandmom #lifeadvice

Rebellion is the only way to stay yourself in a world that’s constantly telling you who you are. Comment BREAK to start listening to and trusting yourself. #breakdance #rebellion #breakdancerewiresyourbrain

You have to be extreme for extreme changes to happen. Keep in mind though that these changes are not permanent and you can slip back after a few weeks or months. But the hard rest will break the loop you’re stuck in, allowing you to make better choices once you’re back in your regular life. Try it out. Tell me how it goes :) #lifereset #hardreset #resetyourlife

Art is life. Life is art. #artistlife #artislifelifeisart #breakdance #poi