Following on from the building of the garden shed, our next task was to burn two very large bonfires. For weeks we watched the weather, to get the wind in the right direction (no desire to upset the neighbours!). When the day dawned with no wind and perfect conditions, fear struck when I contemplated the enormity of the task.
Our bonfires measured 10ft and 15ft diameter and towered above me. We started a small 3rd bonfire between them and started to feed this from the other piles. After working non-stop for 3 hours, the fuel ran out, at 22:30. We babysat it for a further 2 hours, then went to bed, satisfied that it was now safe to do so.
Next day I reflected on what a great experience it had been - hard work but so satisfying. The fire had been exhilerating to watch - such power... the heap of grey ash was still red hot in the centre, such that when we uncovered a blackened log, it burst back into flames!
As with the shed, my husband was the driving force behind taking action. I have learnt some key lessons in our garden, to practice what I preach! Fears seldom prove grounded... the reality is usually much easier than expected. I am now cultivating my 'orange' characteristics (see entry re True Colors).
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
When planning threatens action
My April newsletter describes an insightful recent experience - building a large garden shed. I was so concerned about how difficult the job might be, that if left alone, I would have not bothered to even try. Thankfully, my husband felt differently... See http://www.ambitioncoach.com/62652/90928.html for more on this.
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