have you ever watched a barefoot baby walking on wobbly new-colt legs? seen how the toes spread and individually grip the ground? each one is vital.
have you ever seen a child learning to skip? hop-step-hop-step, a rhythem she doesn't quite get? she's used to having two feet on the ground.
have you ever held the back of a bike, steadying an eager rider who can't quite figure out how to lean away from a fall? that uncertainty is a heavy weight in your hands.
then you know about balance.
that it takes work.
practice.
but one day it comes easily.
doubt disappears and suddenly
you're running
skipping
riding
flying
wind against your cheeks.
