Another Life Lesson from Wasabi
I have a name for most everything including my car and bicycle. My car’s name is Viv, after my grandmother and my bicycle’s name is Wasabi because of its color, my love for sushi and how much I love saying the word. These days I am spending a good amount of time on Wasabi as I train for my first Century in September. It’s amazing how many miles you need to put on when you are training to ride 100 miles in 1 day.
On Thursday mornings I ride with my friend Jen to Stone Mountain. A few weeks back we took a ride and I forgot to put air in my tires. I knew I should have made sure they had enough pressure in them, but I wanted to be at her place on time, so I did not pump them up. Off we went and after about 3 miles, I hit a bump and phew….flat tire. We both looked at each other and laughed at our lack of experience in changing tires. A fellow rider did stop and share his tools with us. Jen changed the rear tire like a pro and off we went.
I cannot help myself in finding lessons in all of my life experiences. Here are the two that came clear to me that day.
First, it was a reminder to listen to our old friend, Intuition. What I have learned is that the more I listen to her, the more she is there to support me-saving me time and energy.
Second, it felt a little like the way I can get with my self-care. I put it aside, because I do not feel like I have time, or I have to do something for someone else and then I get a “flat tire.”
Self care is the air in our tires that allows us to have a smooth ride. It is what gives us the ability to be there for ourselves and for the people that are important to us. Full tires allows for a smoother ride all around.
What will you do today to fill up your tires and enjoy a smooth ride?
Wendy is a joyful, vibrant human being who sees possibilities everywhere she goes. Whether she is working with a coaching client, creating a piece of art or riding her bicycle 100 miles in one day, the joy of possibility is one of her favorite perspectives. Alot of her joy comes from spending time with her husband Matt and their 2 four-legged kids, Abbey Road and Eli. It also comes from listening to good music, spending time in nature, eating good food and being with friends and family. When all of that happens together, she is in joyful bliss.
