I am so inspired by this quote from Robert Pirsig, author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle maintenance.
“Mountains should be climbed with as little effort as
possible and without desire. The reality of your own nature should determine the speed. If you become restless, speed up. If you become winded, slow down.
You climb the mountain in an equilibrium between restlessness and exhaustion.
Then, when you’re no longer thinking ahead, each footstep isn’t just a means to
an end but a unique event in itself. This
leaf has jagged edges. This rock
looks loose. From this place the snow
is less visible, even though closer. These are things you should notice anyway.
To live only for some future goal is shallow. It’s the sides of the mountain
which sustain life, not the top. Here’s where things grow.” P199 - Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
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| October 2013 Trip to Jackson, WY for some backcountry snowboarding |
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