Skiing allows you to focus on the moment, clear your head and really se that with attention you can do it. I used to worry that I wouldn’t be a good enough skier and that it was for others who were better. But that was just silly nervousness. It is for anyone who wants to do it no matter ability. You just have to enjoy and not be worried and let yourself go. For so long growing up it was suggested to me that I wasn’t capable athletically because I wasn’t good at and didn’t love team sports (despite loving the camaraderie) of teams. I wasn’t good at catching balls at recess games even. I wish I had realized when I was young that single sports without balls- riding, biking, swimming, kayaking, skiing were athletic pursuits and that I could do them and be athletic. At least I know now and can teach the children that using your body and having fun with an activity is athleticism. And that is so good for the heart, body and mind. It adds so much to life.