Riding Another’s Wake

Sometimes we all need a little help. We’re tired, lack energy, but still have to keep working, moving ahead, getting done the daily life details.

It’s time to draw strength from another. We can ride behind another who is sailing on ahead going our same direction, let them take the brunt of the wind while we ease up on the pedals (paddles) and let them carry us along until we can fan out again on our own.

Think of the smooth area of water behind a boat the skier stays in…no turbulence…just being pulled along (I know there’s more to the story of the wake/ride thing). It is a temporary place of ‘ease’. The same driving down the highway behind a large truck…they break the wind for you and almost suck you along with them. Again a saving of energy for you…howbeit temporary!

Geese have already figured this out…that’s why they fly in a ‘V’ and take turns who gets to face the headwind alone.

No shame in riding in the wake of another for a season when you’re weary or just learning a new thing. In time you’ll have others riding in your wake.

It’s all part of the learning/leading/following/teaching processes of life.

It is not a sign of weakness. No one can be strong all the time.

Set your course, ease off when you need to, but keep momentum.

You will get to your destination.

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