I watched a child dancing on flower petals in the shopping mall today.
I'm not sure if the purpose of the projection on the floor was to entertain children, but it certainly captivated one little girl. The projector in the ceiling kept a kaleidoscope of sunflowers, roses, and daisies circling in a five foot radius.
It was within that radius that the child squealed with delight every time the white tipped toe of her otherwise blue sneaker landed precisely in the middle of a flower. Oblivious to the foot traffic around her, the girl used outstretched arms to retain her balance while pirouetting like a ballerina.
My attention turned from the girl to the dozens of adults who gradually crowded around. While I'm sure the grownups found happiness in the girl's dance, it was sad to think that an adult would almost certainly never initiate a similar joyous moment.
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