I requested of my son that I be allowed to reprint his musing on life and bouldering. Climbing just a few feet off the ground with just a pad and spotter under you has its mental challenges; It also has some significant physical challenges, but so does life. Check out the insights my son has about the two:
Bouldering is like life:
The objective is to go up
The right way is never the easy way
And the easy way is never satisfactory
Those ahead have left marks of their effort
Every step forward is pain
And only the strong or resolved continue
Strength comes from trying
Every moment rushes towards fatigue
And hesitation only rushes towards failure
Often we try problems before we are strong enough
Every season brings us closer to that strength
And failure doesn’t mean, “Don’t come back later”
Singularity is dangerous and unwise
Always have friends to spot your progress
And wholeheartedly trust them to catch your fall
Maintain a positive attitude in the face of difficulty
Always encourage your friends on in their climbs
And cheer them whether they make it to the top or not
The last move at the top is most strenuous
Every fiber of your being strains at the mantle
And all your strength, balance, endurance, and skill is tested
The peak may be your goal
But the joy of companions is sweet
And the peaceful and beautiful view surpasses
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