Today, I had the pleasure of an experience that filled me with Peace and with joy. As you know, one of the things I had planned to do while here in Washington, was to sell my motorcycle.
I posted the ad on craigslist on Saturday, and my plan was to offer it for sale for a week. If in that time it didn’t sell, I was going to have someone sell it for me and pay them a commission.
Last night, I made arrangements to meet someone who was interested in seeing the bike tonight at 7:00 pm. This morning, I had an email from someone who was interested in coming to see it. I notified the original person, offering him first opportunity to see/buy, providing he would make a firm commitment to our appointment tonight. He said he would come tonight, but that I should feel free to show it in the meantime. So, I went ahead and had a couple more emails with the other interested party, and we met this afternoon.
Susan and her husband came to look at the bike, and I found out that they ride, but Susan has always been a passenger on her husband’s motorcycle. She was looking for a motorcycle that was small enough for her stature, powerful enough for a good ride, and comfortable to maneuver. Susan’s husband took a short test ride, said the bike had pep, and he and Susan made me and offer, which I accepted.
What is neat about the exchange we had this afternoon is that I could feel Susan’s enthusiasm and excitement about having a bike of her own. And, I sensed great support from her husband in this new endeavor. We talked a bit about a name for the bike, and Susan said “What about Alexis?”. I responded by giving her the key, which hangs on a keychain that says Alexis – Aleki (my name in Hawaiian).
What makes me feel joyful is the happiness in Susan’s eyes as she sat on the bike. As I watched her get on it, I felt in my heart that she was/is the perfect person to have the bike. And that, brings me as much Peace as any ride ever did.
Enjoy, Susan!
Alexis, Your motorcycle has already enriched my life in ways you couldn’t possibly imagine. To think that I could step outside my comfort zone and challenge myself at age 56 to learn to ride a motorcycle would have been unfathomable a year ago. I fell in love with your motorcycle the moment I saw it, and sat on it. I knew it was a perfect fit. I completed and passed the written test and driving test to officially get my motorcycle endorsement today! I feel great! Thank you Alexis!
Susan
Susan,
I am so glad that you are happy with the bike! When you came to see it, I could tell you were excited about it, and I really wanted you to have it. That you are stepping into your life and saying yes to riding makes me even sure you are the person MEANT to have the motorcycle. I hope you get great joy from riding – it is truly an experience like no other. Congratulations on passing the safety course, too!
Be well and Peace,
Alexis