My Double Standard

Hello My Friend,

It can be HARD to be flexible.
Sometimes even hard to be generous!
What helps you with frustration and impatience?

Bob and I drove to popular rail trail,
Wanting bike through that countryside.
To watch for seasonal changes
Along those miles.

Oh, my!
Trail buzzing with riders!

The only “watching” I did, was to avoid
Having several cyclists in same lane,
One spot, same moment.
No leisurely viewing.
Not what I wanted!

That's when I realized,
I have a double standard.

I want others to bicycle.
To experience delight of
Covering miles under own power.
Hooray! It's wonderful.

At same time,
I cherish being alone in my ride.
My bike buddy, Bob, is welcome addition.
Mostly alone though—
Lets me sail along unobstructed.

Popular Rail Trail made me think:
“All these people are in my space!
Grrrr…”

One thing always helps me
Find my way back from this edge:
GRATITUDE.

Noticing the little things,
And big ones, too.

I'm getting to ride outside in autumn color blaze.
October skies blue, red & yellow trees,
Feast for viewing.

Gratitude
Restores the possibility of
Patience and generosity.

Hugs to you,
Lin