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.
"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.
"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.