Aztec Dancers at San Diego Balboa Park Powwow.

This afternoon, Danza Azteca Calpulli performed at the Annual San Diego Balboa Park Powwow, which is typically held on Mother’s Day weekend.

The colorful Aztec Dancers might delight the eyes, but those watching were reminded that their dance is spiritual–it’s a prayer.

The smoke of white sage blesses participants, purifying minds and hearts.

In a circle the dancers step to rhythmic drums and at intervals spin. The dance feels like a collective heartbeat, and the turning seems like the circle of life.

Perhaps I don’t know any better, but that’s the feeling I get. I like to quietly watch and listen.

You need to experience it yourself to develop your own feeling.

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