This week was a week of where I noticed more than usual that I received correction in different aspects of my life. Whether it was my dance moves, my refereeing or some other area there were things I learned in every instance.
This past Thursday I went to a social dance for my beginning dance class. I enjoyed myself and got to meet lots of new people while practicing a hobby that I have picked up two weeks ago. I asked another girl if she would like to dance waltz with me and she gladly accept the invitation. After exchanging names and other basic information. She politely reminded me of the importance of keeping my arm that was on her back in the correct position (having the elbow up). I thanked her for the suggestion and attempted to make the necessary correction. 20 seconds later she told me again, and then again 1 minute later. In reality I was trying my best but this consistent reminder was got old rather quickly. Although I understood her intention was good I soon made up my mind that I would not ask this girl for another dance. Why you might ask? Although gentle reminder in private is acceptable something my mission president President Pingree taught me is to do your best discerning ability and lack of motivation. There are some people in a circumstance that need just a little encouragement and this will allow them to reach new heights rather quickly. However there are other situations where the person is honestly doing their best in the given situation and it is not such a "quick fix". Situations like these may be appropriate to give insights and correction but too many can seem rather daunting and relentless rather than be uplifting.
I know I have not been always the best at giving at giving loving correction but I know as I think of how I would feel in a given situation I can better analyze when to say something and when to just enjoy the song and keep dancing :)
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