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The Essence of a New Day.
There are many figures of speech that we hear with great frequency reminding us of how to better live out the time that we spend in our dance here on Earth. Many echoes of encouragement to “live each day to the fullest” and “seize the day”.
I am thankful that in my life, these phrases are not passing thoughts. They are Mantra’s that I take seriously. I pride myself in being an elite athlete that regularly pushes limits both personally and in nature. I genuinely see each and every day as a powerful gift to be used carefully and with purpose.
When a long standing sponsor Teva (The official pioneer of sport sandals) adopted the slogan “Live Better Stories”, I thought it a creative parallel to the old cliche's. I thought it clever, In that each of us can comfortably adopt this slogan to suit our lives in meaningful ways. Why not live better stories? Each day is an opportunity to get out and create those stories.
I often jest with a big grin on my face and words that begin with “When I am on my death bed”……the words to follow generally sound something like “I won’t wish that I had of watched more TV”. Living better stories is an immediate invitation to step outside of your daily routines and comfort zones in big ways and small. To challenge all of the factors that compete for how you spend your time. To send your time more meaningfully.
I believe that most of us have a creative and adventurous spirit. At times with the hectic pace of life, it is sometimes difficult to take the time to set this spirit free. In other cases, we withhold, not always sure about how to do so. I believe that as humans we have an innate connection to nature and the further that busy lifestyles pull us away from her, the more we need her.
I feel a desire in those around me to connect their adventurous spirit to nature. So often this yen shows through in colleagues wishing to share vicariously with me my evening, my weekend or my latest vacation. My answer to these inquiries is an encouragement to get out and get active. Make it happen! Get a solid pair of hikers and hit the trails. Take the time to take in the subtle, simple beauties that surround us each day. Live as often as possible with your eyes wide open, taking it all in. Try always to minimize regret.
Stepping outside of your comfort zone and living with a greater degree of meaning can be manifested in simple ways, it doesn’t need to come in the shape of dropping a 30 foot waterfall. Go about it by running in the rain. Make snow angels, be playful. Have others accuse you of acting like a big kid. Do it day by day. Each new day can reward you with moments you never considered before or thought possible!
Other topics soon to come??
Great stories and adventures
“Spending” time
“Being the person others want to be around”
Risk
Adrenaline
Complacency
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