I am amazed every time Hope and I ride. All the anxiety I feel melts away the minute I lift the storage garage door. There is no fear. There is no concern. There are no worries. There is only her and I... and the open road.
Went out today in the 78 degree sun and took a couple hour ride west down the Gulf coast. Removed the windshield and had no problems with wind gusts. There was wind riding along the water though. I'm assuming that is normal at the speed we were travelling. I did feel the bugs hit but that was no big deal. Felt stable, even at 60 mph. Felt at home... and relaxed... content.
On the way back east, I decided to ride the Seawall into traffic. I was so surprised how well it all went. I downshifted and stopped at lights and had no problems watching for traffic changes. Everything went smoothly. Everything felt as if I'd been riding this way for forever.
I find it interesting that both fear and anxiety leave my core the minute I sit down on Hope. There is no room for anything except peace when I start her up. I don't worry about anything in my life when I back her out. My mind is quiet and my soul calm. When she starts is when I start -- to breathe...
I'm no longer frightened about the causeway. I'm no longer concerned about hitting highway speeds. There is no worry about traveling through traffic or long distances. I have no fears about anything where Hope is concerned. We are a team. We can do anything together...
And we will... it's all in the timing, baby... ***all smiles***
♥ live for the moments you can't put into words ♥
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