Honestly, my strongest memory is my dad teaching me to ride a bike in the church parking lot

I was maybe five, and he held the back of the seat for what felt like forever. Tbh, I remember the exact moment he let go and I didn't fall, just kept pedaling. Now, when I'm trying to learn something new at work, I think about that feeling of shaky balance turning into forward motion. Has anyone else had a simple childhood moment that still gives you courage?

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nancyn692mo ago

My dad just yelled from the porch.

the_wesley2mo ago

That shaky balance turning into forward motion reminds me of learning to swim, just pure panic then sudden calm.

kai4452mo ago

Wow, did you ever tell your dad what that moment meant to you?

miller.emery1mo ago

the_wesley's swimming thing is spot on - that "oh no" to "oh wait I'm actually doing this" shift is a total life skill. There's something about learning physical balance that just translates into emotional balance later on, you know? I still tap into that little win whenever I'm staring down something that feels impossible at first.