Rebecca Howard is back this week to discuss the transition from The Fork as she prepares to leave for England. I’m sure all of us can relate to taking a big step and leaving our comfort zone, but that is the only way to achieve big things. Thanks to Rebecca for writing, and thank you for reading. For more, check out Rebecca’s website, and The Fork’s website.
From Rebecca:
Little bubble to big bubble….
Marnie McBean is pretty much a house hold name in Canada, as one of our most celebrated athletes. After a record-breaking rowing career, the Canadian Olympic Committee has hired her as a Specialist in Olympic Athlete Preparation and Mentoring. I am on the mailing list that comes from Marnie, and a few weeks ago the message that came through really hit home for me… Maybe because it came with a diagram… and we all like pictures… but essentially it was the right message at the right time.
As many of you may already know…I am in my final two months at The Fork. I am making the move out of the little bubble… to the big one as I prepare to relocate to England. Because I cannot say it better then Marnie … I offer this segment of the email I received.
“In an exchange with Tessa Virtue (Olympic Champ Dance Figure Skater), who is on her way to the World Championships with Scott Moir, I realized that all of the training and preparation that they had done alters this image for them. Their comfort zone had shifted; it’s larger and closer to “Where the magic happens”. I believe the two zones can overlap – but probably not completely. It is in our ambitious nature to always want to reach for little bit more, requiring a leap of faith – from our comfort zone towards the magic we seek. Your job every day is to shift and grow your comfort zone by getting out of it.”
This is perfect advice for me as I train towards Olympic goals and in validating my urge to launch into England’s unknown. On the daily front it also reminds me to welcome those not so familiar/comfortable aspects of daily training (and blogging).
I have no way of knowing what England has in store for us (Rupert, Ready & I) but I believe this is the right time to find out.
I cannot say enough good things about my time at The Fork, it has been an amazing 5 plus years. I have been fortunate to call this beautiful place my home and in many- many- ways am crazy to leave. This farm provided support and opportunity, and I plan to apply all that I have learned here – as I move forward. The grand vision and attention to detail that drives everyday operations of this place is both impressive and inspiring. I will miss everyone: my fellow Fork staff, the support of many amazing students & clients, and of course the family I call Jim and Bernadette.
Jim and Bernadette provided a place of growth for me, that expanded my abilities in so many ways that I am thankful for. I will keep you posted as new challenges from the Big Bubble replace my old comforts from the little bubble…. Maybe I will also devise a diagram –
Also best of luck to everyone heading to Rolex… It is such an exciting week… and year…!
… and of course thanks to these guys: Arenus, Ecogold, EquineLite Mats, FITS, Five Star Tack, Haygain, Hit Air, Omega Alpha, RevitaVet, and Stackhouse Saddles.
Now for more ground breaking news….
RHE had a glimmer of hope that The Forks Beloved Pig had found his way back home when the pig (pictured here) was spotted in a neighbor’s yard. As we got closer however we were saddened to learn that we were mistaken. Although this pig has the same wonderful kind eye, there is something unattractively 3D about it. The search continues… I shall not rest…no matter what bubble I am in.
