365 Reasons to Smile – Day 3
As a child, I was never been much of a risk taker.
For years, I didn’t jump off the high dive even though I knew how to swim. I didn’t skip school for fear of being caught. And always managed to avoid the roller coaster that went upside down.
But when I rode my bike, I was fearless. I could ride without my hands on the handlebars and believe I was the most courageous girl in the world. And when I rode down a steep hill with no brakes, I felt like nothing would ever stop me again.
I am a little more cautious these days, but I still love riding my bike down steep hills. But my joy doesn’t come from my ability to let go and be a little reckless. It comes from the fact that every steep hill I go down is one that I just struggled going up.
As in life, the tough times help us appreciate the easier ones, and realizing that always makes me smile.
Day 3: The Ride Downhill after the Struggle Uphill
Day 2: Old Photographs
Day 1: The Martians on Sesame Street
Posted on July 9, 2013, in My life and tagged 365 reasons to smile, bicycling, bikes, biking, life, musings, perspective, smiles, Thoughts. Bookmark the permalink. 187 Comments.
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I love this whole series, Trina! I love the idea of you riding downhill, as it brings back so many memories for me. What a wonderful way to think of those positives in our lives!
Writing these is actually making me smile more!!!
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