A New Lesson

I have been moving clumsily through my life these past few weeks.

When a hydrant down the street was replaced, we were put on a 'boil water' advisory for a week; last Wednesday I realized that our fridge was broken. I do not regret for a moment my role change at work, but there is a steep learning curve for some of the changes that have occurred since I last did the job. Add to this my daughter's decision to learn a new sport which requires (to my performing arts mind-set) intricate full-body armour about which I know nothing and the stage is set. I have needed help.

I have recognized my need, set aside my pride, asked for help and received it. I had no idea that accepting acts of kindness from other people would make me feel so connected to community.

What have I been missing by trying to be so self-contained?