Pain. Suffering. Self-induced misery. Why oh why is this so much a part of my life? Why do I need it? Why do I want it? What purpose does it serve? And how does it impact the creative side of my life? Cycling, running, paddling, climbing, and other endurance pursuits provide a unique path in life. Some choose to follow this path while others choose another and each and every path is legit. One not better than the other. Just different.
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That was good. Really good.
Blaise Pascal — ‘All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.’ All of mankind’s achievements too.
Pushing the boundaries is only achieved by moving from a known, comfortable place to a less familiar and less comfortable place. There’s no other way to truly grow.
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Jon,
I think that is perhaps MORE true today than ever before. People will do ANYTHING to get away from their own head. I see it and hear it all the time. For me, it’s the only place where I can seem to find things that make me happy. And not that my head is good I just know it and know what it needs.