Putting it all into perspective.
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2005 12:27 pm
Hey guys,
I just ran across this on Eric Horst's website. It sums up the changes I have made to my mindset as of late.
"The last few weeks have packed a couple unwanted surprises. No, they didn't involve climbing--they were far more important than that. A friend was diagnosed with cancer and my wife took ill with acute addendicitis. Two operations later, both are doing better. But it's events like these that put everything in perspective. Failing on a climb or having a bad day at work surely pale by comparison.
The bottom line: Life is too short to waste a moment dwelling on events or people outside of our control. There's so much to learn and experience in our lives (both on and off the rocks), and sometimes it is the down times that are the most revealing. Therefore, let's vow to rejoice in each new day, no matter what it brings, and to never waste a moment of precious time with friends and family. --Eric J. Hörst"
I just ran across this on Eric Horst's website. It sums up the changes I have made to my mindset as of late.
"The last few weeks have packed a couple unwanted surprises. No, they didn't involve climbing--they were far more important than that. A friend was diagnosed with cancer and my wife took ill with acute addendicitis. Two operations later, both are doing better. But it's events like these that put everything in perspective. Failing on a climb or having a bad day at work surely pale by comparison.
The bottom line: Life is too short to waste a moment dwelling on events or people outside of our control. There's so much to learn and experience in our lives (both on and off the rocks), and sometimes it is the down times that are the most revealing. Therefore, let's vow to rejoice in each new day, no matter what it brings, and to never waste a moment of precious time with friends and family. --Eric J. Hörst"
