I’m currently feeling:
Frustrated.
My thoughts creating this feeling:
Sadly, we didn’t score our peal yesterday morning. After about 3 hrs of ringing someone lost their way, causing several other people to lose concentration and for the ringing to pile up in an irretrievable mess. We had the stop with only about half an hour to go. Some people left the tower very quickly, very annoyed. I sat in silence for a while just watching C. He puts so much work into learning the composition and trying to keep everyone right. It’s mentally and physically exhausting. He went quiet for a bit, but was brushing it off as “its done now, can’t change that”
On the flip side ringing later on with our 3 learners was much more fun. We rang something first on 8 bells while they watched, then they each had a go individually ringing on 8 with me or C with them. After a short break for biscuits and prosecco to toast the King, we gave them all another go each, then we rang something on 8 again to finish off. I presented them with their Ring for the King badges. Smiles and hugs all round.
My desired feeling:
Successful.
My thoughts creating this feeling:
A glutten for punishment, after service ringing this morning, we’re heading to Prittlewell for another peal attempt. The method is easier but that might prove fatal as we’ll not concentrate. TBH I’m less bothered if we lose this or tomorrows one. Clearly, I’m not planning on sabotaging either. It would be good to salvage something from the weekend.
I‘ll show up on purpose in my dress, body language and presentation by:
Ringable practical again today. Grey jeans and black tshirt. No bracelet, birthstones necklace and diamond stud earrings. Not reallly feminine or elegant, but does the job.
I will show up for myself by:
Putting the frustrations of yesterday behind and focussing on today’s task.
I will upgrade my surroundings by:
Drive to Prittlewell, walk along the park to the church and ring there.
I will show up for my extra ordinary goal by:
BBC Essex live radio interview first thing this morning. Talked about ringing in Essex yesterday and the rest of the weekend. Talked about hopes for ringing and what Ring for the King could bring.
Today I am:
Less bothered.
Today I am grateful for:
Ringing friends who support each other, even when it doesn’t always go right. Dust yourself off and start again.
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