09/02/2023
Bare with me friends because it’s story time!! 😝
So I bought this little 10” saddle off Facebook a few months back. I bought it for my daughter, Barkley, when the time comes😁. Until then, I thought the step kids and my nieces could ride it. Now the stirrups fit the step kiddos just fine but they are not long enough for my nieces. So I thought I would try to “extend” them. It also needed a few other things like the leather strips holding the latigo on needed replaced and a couple other minor quick fixes. Yes I could just left the stirrup straps alone but I thought what the heck it might be opportunity to learn something new. I’ve worked with leather a little bit and I enjoy it. However, I’ve never done much with a saddle before (apart from the typical cleaning and replacing a latigo a time or two) so I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect.
Well I’ve been putting it off for MONTHS because I’ve been to scared to “touch it”. To scared I might really mess it or I might take it apart and won’t be able to put it all back together. Well today was the day I decided I wanted it done and out of the house. So I started in on it and boy when I tell you, what an eye opener for me!
I will say is it was a fantastic learning experience and went way better then I could have ever imagined. It was interesting to me to see how it all fits together. Once I sat down and did it, not only did I accomplish what I wanted to get done but I was able to learn more about the saddle and how all the parts fit together.
Anyways!!!! Working with this saddle made me realize that I let fear control WAY to many aspects of my life. I’m so afraid of failure and what others might think of me because I might not know something. I might make a fool of myself or that I might not be good/talented enough.
The last few weeks I have really tried to work on myself. Better myself, get on a schedule, accomplish task that I’ve been putting off, working on my mental health. After the saddle turned out to be a success today, it made me realize just because I’m scared doesn’t mean I shouldn’t try! Heck, it just might turn out to be a lot easier then I anticipated it to be. However, if it doesn’t work, then simply try again. I will never know if I don’t start and apply myself! The saddle was literally so easy for me to do once I sat down, took the time to look it over, come up with an idea for an approach, and implement it. If I want to do something I need to TAKE THE TIME sit down, assess it, create a plan of approach, and apply myself!! We all have to start somewhere.
I seen a quote at one time that said
F.A.I.L.
First
Attempt
In
Learning
No one knows absolutely all there is to know about one thing. Even the professionals learn new tips, tricks, and skills almost daily! Even they were beginners at one time and I bet there were lots of times that they “failed”. I need to remind myself if this and remember to give myself grace. Nothing will happen over night. Absolutely NOTHING will happen if I don’t START!
N.O.
Next
Opportunity
Just because someone tells me no or the universe tells me no. It doesn’t mean it’s the end of the road, quit here. It just means I need to look for another way or try something different. Keep looking for that next opportunity!
I know I’m not the best with words and this was a very long post. If you made it this far thank you for taking the time to read it. I hope this finds someone who needs to hear this! Don’t be afraid to take that leap and always remember to give yourself grace!
