Get a pair
No high heels
It’s hard to trust the universe since it involves both good and bad times. When traveling through the downhill part of the trip, coasting with the wind keeps our hair out of the way and doesn’t require much physical effort. And then a hill appears. That’s when feet slip off the pedals, legs start to cramp and actual sweating breaks out. Even expensive shoes can pinch at this point. In fact, every little boo-boo feels like a trip to the urgent care is needed. But there are times between the highs and lows when there is a mix. Those are when we gain tolerance. But our brains don’t like to believe in certainty because it really doesn’t exist. So, humans keep an eye out for the other shoe to drop after a difficult event. Instead of thinking positively that nothing more can go wrong, humans start to look for dark times. Humans who speak too optimistically are usually mocked by the ones who like to think they are more realistic. It’s hard to tell who is right. Our old-style brains kept us alive by remaining on the lookout. Even without shoes, early humans walked so much that they built up a tolerance that our modern well-shod feet could not endure. In the end, a healthy acceptance that the good steps could speedily move us ahead and the rocky roads could teach us how to be grateful for them seems like the best balance.
Do a two step
Option #1: When did your shoe drop last?
Option #2: Are your steps comfortable?
Option #3: Is there any way to be grateful for losing a step?
That’s it. After you choose the option that best describes waiting for a shoe to drop, take a few minutes to describe why you chose that option and what action, if any, may come next.
