I found that cross-country skiing story both relatable and deeply moving! Your kiddo has me thinking of the times I have fallen flat on my face (literally or metaphorically) and enthusiastically talked about it afterwards. A good reminder for me that along with the hard and cringe of being a beginner, there is also a lot of excitement, enthusiasm, and sense of possibility. Thank you for these nourishing words.
YES! Thanks for sharing this—the reminder that there's excitement in stretching ourselves and falling, especially if we don't fixate too much on the fall 🧡
"Because I often forget that hard things (and difficult emotions) are a part of being human, and not a sign of my individual shortcoming." Yep, same. I need to be reminded often! Thanks Laura, I love this story.
I found that cross-country skiing story both relatable and deeply moving! Your kiddo has me thinking of the times I have fallen flat on my face (literally or metaphorically) and enthusiastically talked about it afterwards. A good reminder for me that along with the hard and cringe of being a beginner, there is also a lot of excitement, enthusiasm, and sense of possibility. Thank you for these nourishing words.
YES! Thanks for sharing this—the reminder that there's excitement in stretching ourselves and falling, especially if we don't fixate too much on the fall 🧡
"Because I often forget that hard things (and difficult emotions) are a part of being human, and not a sign of my individual shortcoming." Yep, same. I need to be reminded often! Thanks Laura, I love this story.