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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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nancyn697mo ago
My dad just yelled from the porch.
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the_wesley7mo ago
That shaky balance turning into forward motion reminds me of learning to swim, just pure panic then sudden calm.
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miller.emery5mo 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.
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