I also played tennis with my honey yesterday early evening. It was great and is always a challenge. I sometimes get really grumpy because I'm new at it and not very good. My partner is excellent at tennis (his family's house has a tennis court on their lawn!). Playing tennis with him reveals some of our inner dynamics that aren't so fun: power, leadership, experience, wisdom, pride, teacher and student. Before we even got on the court I asked him if he would give me compliments, affirmations, and encouragement alongside his critiques of my play. He agreed and in turn I agreed to remember we were there to have fun, to respect his many years of experience, and (what I didn't say but did, thankfully) let him know when I'd had enough.
Although balls were flying into other people's courts and even over fences, we kept smiles on and I think I got better. At least my right arm is feeling sore today. My spirits are fine though! With smiles, cheers to learning and humbleness.
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