tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post5038698738194815895..comments2024-03-26T13:34:53.762-04:00Comments on Catching Happiness: Just Call Me a TortoiseKathy A. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-59488744229858177012011-05-23T17:07:54.225-04:002011-05-23T17:07:54.225-04:00Timaree--I hear you--if it ain't broke, don...Timaree--I hear you--if it ain't broke, don't fix it, right?Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-53435904504130932172011-05-23T12:09:02.446-04:002011-05-23T12:09:02.446-04:00I take some things fast as I can be quite impetuou...I take some things fast as I can be quite impetuous and other times I am so slow the moment passes when I could have done something with it. You are right in saying it's just one way of doing things and not the RIGHT way. I get so annoyed with being told I am not doing things RIGHT too! If it works, how is it wrong?Timareehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15769047120660859743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-52161375826925673282011-05-23T10:18:28.465-04:002011-05-23T10:18:28.465-04:00Kelly--Your brain is not the only one!Kelly--Your brain is not the only one!Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-38816607917308765032011-05-23T10:17:59.414-04:002011-05-23T10:17:59.414-04:00Kathy--You're so right that getting started an...Kathy--You're so right that getting started and overcoming fear is the first step. You can't take any steps at all if you don't overcome your fears!Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-11351706093406104572011-05-22T21:20:24.924-04:002011-05-22T21:20:24.924-04:00...baby steps is my motto too...my brain can't......baby steps is my motto too...my brain can't handle anything else any more!! :-)Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02263405659108175434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-34639994939880390532011-05-22T16:01:57.093-04:002011-05-22T16:01:57.093-04:00Hi Kathy,
I totally hear you! I don't ride, ...Hi Kathy,<br /><br />I totally hear you! I don't ride, but I do know what you mean about adding on to the part that you already know how to do and then increasing your skill or knowledge.<br /><br />Sometimes just getting started and/or overcoming fear is the biggest hurdle.<br /><br />This was such an excellent post, Kathy. Thanks so much for stopping by to say hello too.<br /><br />God bless,<br /><br />Kathy M.Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171271956883698673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-5308416118209817632011-05-22T14:14:20.073-04:002011-05-22T14:14:20.073-04:00Danielle--it is really easy to get discouraged whe...Danielle--it is really easy to get discouraged when things don't happen quickly. I guess that's part of our fast-paced society. <br /><br />It does take a lot of time and work to care for a horse, but it's well worth it, I think. I board at a nearby barn, which helps a lot, too!Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-7542940411725435562011-05-21T22:13:23.558-04:002011-05-21T22:13:23.558-04:00I think these are wise words actually. I am not a...I think these are wise words actually. I am not a patient person by nature and I think it takes practice to really learn patience. If I don't see instant results when I am doing something I will often get discouraged and am ready to give up when it can just be a matter of time to do or learn something. By the way--it's very cool you ride--it must take a lot of time and work to care for such a large animal!Daniellehttp://danitorres.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-17271683465765928312011-05-20T17:13:47.934-04:002011-05-20T17:13:47.934-04:00Sara--Scaredy cats unite! I'm glad I'm not...Sara--Scaredy cats unite! I'm glad I'm not the only one :) I ride at a barn that has a lot of those fearless teen riders, and sometimes I get discouraged at my slowness. I have to remember not to compare myself to them, and I'm OK. Glad you enjoyed the post!Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-60980267825549387962011-05-20T15:24:48.101-04:002011-05-20T15:24:48.101-04:00When I used to ride, I was such a scaredy cat. As ...When I used to ride, I was such a scaredy cat. As a child, I rode Western style and as an adult, I rode English style. It would take me forever to get something down. Posting correctly was one of my biggest challenges. I miss it sometimes.<br /><br />My daughter, on the hand, was fearless about her riding. It always amazed me to watch her go for jumps. <br /><br />My fear wasn't totally off base as my daughter wasn't always good at judging distances. Thank goodness her trainer got her horse that was better than my daughter. If he knew he couldn't make it, he'd stop, but he also tried very hard.<br /><br />Reading your posts about Tank just brings back memories for me. Thanks for sharing:~)Sarahttp://www.sarahealy.comnoreply@blogger.com