Climbing To New Hights

There is an awful lot of stuff going on in my head, with everything that is going on. It's been tough to deal with it all. I needed a brake from it so I called in sick at work today and decided to go rock climbing. If i want to think things through I usually go running, but this time I just wanted a break, I didn't want to think of anything at all. That is why I like climbing, every ounce of concentration goes in to the assent, you don't have time to think about your problems. It's just you against mother nature, and if you beat her game you are immensely rewarded.

It was a tough climb, but it was well worth all the effort. When I got to the top, the view was breathtaking. What was more important was the clarity of mind that came with it. The few hours that I didn't over think and analyze every little thing that was running in my head helped. I sat on the edge looking at the view and I finally got to put things in perspective.

I came to a few conclusions that I think were important for me to come to.

1) Not everyone who claims to be a friend is one.

2) Life doesn't wait for anyone.

3) Time and effort is precious, invest them wisely.

4) Not every thing is meant to be.

5) If there is something you want, go after it with everything you got, but if it doesn't work out, pack up and move on.

6) Count the cost, and know when to cut your losses.

All that form one climb. Now I have to figure out how to put them in practice in my life. Maybe I'll need to call in sick and go climbing again.