A bicycle ride can be an adventure, especially when exploring a new area. Within an adventure is an opportunity to adjust -- something I learned about my expectations, reaction, and attitude during a casual group ride.
Being immersed in new experiences can be scary and challenging, yet exciting and invigorating. As someone who just started riding a bicycle two months ago, my journey has been emotional and enlightening. Learning to ride and riding in itself has made me more aware of how I react when I'm stressed or anxious, my resistance and mental blocks, and my thoughts. It's also helping me to face my fears and build confidence.
I heard one of my favorite hymns, "Be Not Afraid" in church today. It's a song I learned when I was a child.
In my friend Cheli’s Inspired Mondays post, “Ego Vs. Creativity,” she advises, “Don’t be your own obstacle.” She also explains how “the Ego thrives on labels” and how it "ultimately ‘dumbs’ down authentic self expression and creativity.”
My fiance and I finally set our wedding date. We hadn’t gotten very far in the planning process when news of the pandemic hit. With our late summer wedding now only five months away, it doesn’t leave much time to plan (though I think its doable). In light of what’s going on in the world, however, it feels weird to plan a wedding right now.