Relaxed

I’m currently feeling:
Apprehensive.

My thoughts creating this feeling:
Got a peal attempt this morning in a method most of the band probably hasn’t rung snice early 2020. The bells are spectacularly light as well, so being able to control them will be hard. I’ve practiced on Abel but it’s not something that comes easily to recall. I have rung 2 quarter peals of it before but this is my first peal attempt at it and I’m sure others will have the same anxieties.

Later on this evening we’re supposed to be having a practice for a 10 bell competition but the venue still hasn’t been confirmed yet. The methods for thatare easy enough but not knowing where we’re expected to be is frustrating as we can’t plan the rest of the day.

My desired feeling:
Relaxed.

My thoughts creating this feeling:
What will be, will be. I’ve practiced the method for this morning and if everyone keeps on the ball, we should be ok. We’ll end up somewhere this evening to practice the competition piece, whether it was the originally intended venue or elsewhere.

Lots of ringing today so not sure if I’ll get a JWW in as well, although there should be time. I really am enjoying being back on the exercise. I still haven’t received notification of any NHS offer but if it doesn’t happen, I will still join up for the full subscription.

I‘ll show up on purpose in my dress, body language and presentation by:
Comfort and practicality today. Jeans and a bright peach coloured tshirt. No bracelet. Birthstones necklace and diamond stud earrings. No point dressing up.

I will show up for myself by:
Doing my damndest to stay right this morning. Will take the method line with me in the car to keep studying it.

I will upgrade my surroundings by:
Visiting a church we haven’t rung at in a while. We may well even go somewhere for lunch afterwards, although that’s not been discussed. Depends if we’re successful or not.

I will show up for my extra ordinary goal by:
Have a Ring for the King badge to post. Have a copy of the celebratory coronation ringing to post to Buckingham Palace.

Today I am:
Hoping.

Today I am grateful for:
Opportunities to stretch my ringing repertoire. This morning’s effort will be the hardest challenge I’ve ever had. It keeps the brain cells ticking over, adds some adrenaline and gets me out and about to different places with different people.