Scooting, learning & scary stuff

I was out riding scooters with my daughter and when one leg got tired I switched to the other leg. I was flabbergasted! This simple thing, switching from one leg to another, changed everything. It wasn't a huge, monumental difference I suppose, but it sure felt that way for a few minutes. And it stayed uncomfortable the entire time I was on the other leg.

Pushing was harder, braking was harder and, someone please explain this one 'cuz I don't get it, but steering was harder. All this from standing on one leg vs the other.

What I noticed myself doing then was deciding if I wanted to work at this or not. I chose to work. I figured I would be building some other muscles, improving some coordination and even practicing doing something that's uncomfortable. I guess you could say I was even building a new skill set.

It's a reminder to me that discomfort helps us grow and can be good for us. I think I'll try to remember that the next time I have to talk to my husband about something touchy, make a new sales call or even just put my ideas out to the world. The discomfort, or even fear, is something I can walk through and it will leave me stronger.