Cropduster 5/15

AO: Cropduster

When: 2025-05-15

QIC: Stroller

PAX (7): Animal, Credit Check, Fuzzy Dice, Maguire, Spackle, Stroller, Sunshine

COT:

  • Mrs. Sunshine to recover from illness quickly
  • Relief for Mrs. Animal from current discomfort
  • Maguire for patience and wisdom when seeing ex in-laws this weekend

Naked-Man Moleskin:

One of the most empowering things you can do is learn to see yourself through the eyes of those who believe in you. This thought struck me twice recently in two different settings. The first moment came last week, when Pope Leo was elected. I know he didn’t enter the conclave seeking the papacy, but imagine the strength he must have drawn from knowing that the College of Cardinals saw him as the right man for the role. I can already see that confidence in him (and of course the gift of the Holy Spirit) in his early days as the successor of St. Peter. The second moment came this morning, while I was running with Animal. I haven’t been running much lately, and I’m still not fully recovered from last year’s injury. With the Alien Half Marathon coming up in August, I’ve been feeling the pressure to rebuild my mileage but I find myself lacking confidence. As I shared all this with Animal, he just laughed and told me he had no doubt I'd be fine. As we talked more, he reminded me that I'm still young and I have many good years ahead, and I haven't even peaked yet. Sometimes we need people who don’t see our doubts, just our potential. People who remind us of who we are, especially when we forget. The challenge is twofold. First, be that voice for someone else. Someone needs an outside voice to build up their confidence. Second, when someone offers you that kind of belief, receive it. Let it lift you and push you further toward your goals. Aye!!!

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