Times Two

Right now I am working on one of my I Ho Chuan goals of accepting help when someone asks me. Usually I'm the "Jane Wayne" type and I can do it myself thanks. However for goal this year, I decided that when someone asks me if I need/want help, I must accept it even though I might have to decide the help I need because when I refuse the help, I am refusing an act of kindness.

With Mom being with me, I am very frequently asked what she can do for help. Did I say the word "frequently?" Considering that I spend my time with cockatiels and dogs, this is a real stretch for me. Even moreso is thinking what help I need at that time. A couple of times the help has been "stand there", however it was a definite answer of how I can be helped. It's been a challenge for both accepting the help and thinking of how to be helped because it would be easier/faster if I did it myself. However that's not what this is about.

The other goal I am now working on is horseback riding. I have set the goal to go horseback riding 5 times this year but so far that hasn't happened until yesterday. I was too busy, it was too hot, no "ridable" horses available, the list goes on. But alas persistence paid off and yesterday I went riding. Oh I will mention that it wasn't my persistence that paid off, it was Sifu Lietz' persistence as he has been asking/nagging me to go riding with him for almost forever. I finally caved and went riding.

It ended up that the horse I rode is perfect for me at this time. Not only that, I rode in an Australian saddle something I've never ridden in before. Comfy piece of equipment! I had a great time and will definitely be going again when Sifu Leitz asks again. The difference is this time I won't drag it out to a nag.

Sherri Donohue
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