personal and theological reflections after a minor bike wreck

19 November 2024 - kudos:

After six years and over 6,000 miles1 of bike commuting without any real incident2, I took a corner too fast this morning, hydroplaned, and slid a few feet on the road before picking myself up to get back to the sidewalk and out of the way of the cars whose path I was blocking. It wasn’t a huge wreck: I didn’t hit my head, my bike seems to be fine3, and three scrapes (one bigger than others) and some torn-up clothes are the worst of the damage.

3 October 2024 - kudos:

Today marks five years since I tried out mental health counseling for the first time, and I’m grateful for the good it’s done me since then.

28 September 2023 - kudos:

In a recent session, a counselor I’ve been seeing recommended a simple self-acceptance practice, and I’m pleased (and, I’ll admit, surprised) by how much it’s been helping.