Like the previous evening's gig, we had to leave early and missed the end. This time, the musicians had started an hour late, and we had to dash to catch the train home. I was afraid we'd miss the last train back and we actually left earlier than we needed to, tho it did mean we got seats on the very lively train.
Fear can have us behave in ways we wish we didn't. Last night fear had me turn my back on one of my best friends and I'm really sad about it. If in trying to think well about how others feel and what others want, I don't get to be the person I want to be, then it means I've not got the balance right. Fortunately the session I'm leading in Sunday school this morning is not on Peter's denial of Jesus, or else I'd be in bits. It is on temptation and we're going to list the difference between wants and needs. Once the young people have suggested stuff, I'm going to offer that love is a need but wanting to be liked is a want. I will have to find a way of forgiving myself for yesterday as I need to be a much better place before this afternoon's dreaded meeting.
Much as I wish we'd not been in that particular place, it was really good to be out with my friend. And it was lovely to be out with a different friend earlier. A good way to mark International Women's Day, spending time with just two of the many amazing women I'm lucky enough to have in my life.
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