In last week's issue, the snippet began with the scenario of waiting around for my friend to go biking. I was dressed and ready in the morning, and she was taking long to get to my house and finally showed up later afternoon. We ended up swimming instead of biking, and the simple message was go with the flow.
This week I'd like to write a different ending to that same scenario - that I left my friend behind and went biking alone. Because I was ready.

One definite thing I have learned in Earth School is that if we have NO ONE ELSE to depend on, we have us. (That is, when we are not hampering and undermining ourselves.)

People (we, us) can be unpredictable, unreliable. People can change their minds. People can be all hot air without following through. And - people can disappoint us when we set up expectations for them. We wait for others. And yet, when there is no noticeable action on their part; then we sit on our haunches and decide not to take action either. Know what I mean? (And, I ask you, is that our excuse, our stalling, our cop out???)

Although, yes it's nice to tackle adventures, activities and projects in pairs, trios, foursomes, and larger groups (provides us with security and courage; the 'safety in numbers' mentality), it can be  frustrating when WE are primed to go, THEY ARE NOT and we're waiting around.

That could signify they do not mean what they say and never intend to go or do or start - or else they would! (Because why? Because we do the things we really want to do.)

I challenge you, snippeteers ... whatever is your 'fill in the blank' that you're waiting around to start/do with a friend, family member, spouse, coworker, or whomever promised to participate, consider doing it without them. GO IT ALONE. Could be as simple as going to watch a movie you really wanna see, or could be as intricate as beginning a business. 

We can depend on ourselves because we know our desires, timeframes and preparation levels. We recognize when we are primed and ready to ride.