Grateful On a Challenging Day

What worked well today for you?

Wise women have taught me:
Notice what went well.
Gratitude such a powerful
Magnet for more.

What worked well:

Patience and Flexibility

Today brought lessons in patience and flexibility.
I am a VERY impatient “waiting-person.”
If you know me well, that’s not new to you.

Arriving at Glens Falls, Queensbury Hotel at 3pm,
We had one hour wait for 4:00pm check-in.
That stretched to six o’clock.

Power of Self-Care

Bike trips have SO many
Learning Opportunities!
Self-Care is definitely one.

I get embarrassed to report that I didn’t
Bike ALL miles.
My after-lunch decision to get driven in
By SAG in van—
Very smart.

Want To Quit? Connect!

“Aunt Lin, you’ll have hills on your ride,”
Niece Elizabeth said in an email,
About two months ago.

Hills-schmills, I thought.
I can pedal up hills.

Whose Help Are You Grateful For

I rode with Susan, MG, & Stan.
Thank goodness! Wonderful help.
Being with folks who read directions well,
Know how to use a GPS on phone,
Got me here without being lost.

Whew, I hate being lost.
That can make me feel panicked.

Making Order From Chaos

I thought every item was stowed for
Easy retrieval.
Not so.
Back to square one for organizing,
Creating some order out of chaos.

When I’ve ridden with niece Elizabeth,
First two evenings always include

What’s Something Lovely You Noticed?

For a couple of months,
My total focus — riding miles, gaining strength.
Good results, I am stronger.
Effort well-put.

Riding one day this week,
Passing corn field, I thought…

What Task Seemed Too Big?

Two 62-mile ride days this week!
Whew! Made me tired & I did it.

At about 45 miles,
I started thinking,

Where Did You Get Help This Week?

You know that I think
Asking for Help is
BIG and BRAVE…

What “Maybe-I-Could” Thought is at the Edge of Your Mind?

​My extending training rides are
Major focus these days.
Satisfaction of daily gain,
Makes hard work okay for now.

How Are You Cheering?

​You know those long, steep hills?
In life, or on a bicycle?
They can be Tough!

Did Things Show Up In a Different Way?

Six weeks from June 20 until Empire State Bike Tour.

Disappointment was my take—
Not getting to meet on Root River Trail,
For bike ride with son & young boys,
Plus, picnic in a park.
Seemed like loss.