This weekend, I was enjoying a nice run in Port Mansfield, and was excited to spot a nice buck along the route. This was quite a different site than my normal Houston runs! Once the deer determined that I was no threat, he quickly resumed his morning meal and I happily continued my adventure.
Soon, a smaller four-legged creature challenged my right to continue. A feisty, territorial pointer began barking threateningly as soon as I came into sight. Though I was on the other side of the street, he didn't think I belonged anywhere in his neighborhood. And since it's a sparsely populated area, there wasn't anyone to ask for assistance. Though I continued to retreat, walking backwards with my eyes on him, he was not content. Finally, a passing car distracted him and I turned and ran back to the club.
Everyone is fearful or insecure about something. How we address these discomforts matters. Knowing when to run and when to retreat is part instinct and part experience. The more experienced we are the better our instincts become.
Sometimes running is the answer. And other times we need to retreat.
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