I have included bike stories in previous blogs from my book, Take the Ride of Your Life. I decided to share Joan’s story because I have been listening to many people lately who have told me their life lessons with me. I hope you enjoy her message.
Joan’s story about learning from unhappy experiences
Joan, an entrepreneur, is another courageous woman who has both fond and painful memories of growing up. On the one hand, she adored the friendly Detroit neighborhood where children ran in and out of each other’s homes, and mothers were always handing out cookies. On the other hand, she was stifled by the atmosphere in her own home, where “children should be seen and not heard” was her parents’ motto.
Over time, Joan learned about herself, and in doing so bolstered her weakened self-esteem. “Once I understood where I was coming from and got to know myself, I realized I was okay,” she said. “Acknowledging my positive attributes — my sense of humor, loyalty, perseverance, honesty, and the ability to have fun — led me to accomplish a lot as a parent and a wife, and with my work. I realized the security of home is very important. To me, a bike represents taking off to somewhere new and unknown.”
“You can’t be brave if you’ve only had wonderful things happen to you. As I look back on the times in my life that taught me the most, they were the difficult times. By surviving them, I gained a confidence in myself I never could have achieved if I’d led a totally happy life.”
Mary Tyler Moore, actor
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