Friday, February 25, 2011

The Shy One

Gabi is outgoing and very friendly. Give him a few minutes in a new place and he quickly makes friends. "Hi, my name is Gabi. Can I be your friend?" is always his icebreaker. And almost always he ends up with new play mates for the day.

Bela is the shy one. When in a new place she is at first uneasy, preferring to stay at a safe distance. She has to survey the field first and see if she will fit. Or if she will be accepted.


Only after some time does she muster the courage to approach the unknown. Slowly. Cautiously. Still needing time to warm up.


And then she makes the jump. And happily embraces the new territory, the new experience. But still a bit wary of the situation.


Take your time, my little one. No need to rush. We must all follow our own pace. And don't worry. We'll always be right behind you. No to push you but to be there to support you every step of the way.