A Lesson In Trusting Myself
Recently, I started (again for the 10,000th time) swim lessons. Today, September 28, was my first session since 2012/2013. I am 35 years old, and I do not know how to swim. I'd like to believe that in an urgent situation, I could save myself, but I want to be absolutely sure. Two of my closest friends have children who excel as swimmers. One of them, Bear, who is also my godson, has consistently been promoted since he started swimming. Now, as a one-year-old, he is in class with two- and three-year-olds. I was so inspired by Bear that I decided it was time for me to start my swim lessons again. This time, it would be different. This time, it would be a lesson in trust. When I realized how well the children in my life were excelling at swimming, it dawned on me that the conditions must be just right for a swimmer to fully engage. I believe that the children are so good at their lessons because their parents have created conditions that allow them to trust that they will...