flexible

About once a week, I try to follow along with Esther (my Youtube yoga instructor of choice) to stretch my body a bit. 

flex·i·ble

ˈfleksəb(ə)l/

adjective

1. capable of bending easily without breaking.

   "flexible rubber seals"

   synonyms:

   pliable, supple, bendable, pliant, plastic; More

   • able to be easily modified to respond to altered circumstances or conditions.

     "flexible forms of retirement"

     synonyms:

     adaptable, adjustable, variable, versatile, open-ended, open, free "a flexible arrangement"
   • (of a person) ready and able to change so as to adapt to different circumstances.

     "you can save money if you're flexible about where your room is located"

     synonyms:

     accommodating, amenable, willing to compromise, cooperative, tolerant, easygoing "the need to be flexible toward tenants"

The thing is that I'm just not as flexible as your sister and probably never will be. 

But, these weekly times when I try to stretch out do help me not to feel so tight. 

And as I stretched a bit this morning, my prayer for you was simply that you would practice stretching too-- not just for your body so that you feel better for soccer, but also for your mind and heart-- that you can learn to be more flexible when things don't go according to plan. 

It's a lifelong skill for sure, and we all have room to grow here.