Because it's the only way you'll get the view from the top. To gain the reward you have climb that mountain, take that journey, do the hard.
What is something you do that's difficult? What about the difficulty makes it so worthwhile?
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
What's so Great About Hard?
I'm fascinated with mountain climbing. Not for me, you understand. I'm too old for it and honestly, too scared. But, I so admire those fearless souls who see a mountain and decide they're going up. No matter what. It's incredibly difficult and dangerous. So why do they something so hard?
Because it's the only way you'll get the view from the top. To gain the reward you have climb that mountain, take that journey, do the hard.
What is something you do that's difficult? What about the difficulty makes it so worthwhile?
Because it's the only way you'll get the view from the top. To gain the reward you have climb that mountain, take that journey, do the hard.
What is something you do that's difficult? What about the difficulty makes it so worthwhile?
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Hi, Lori! How neat that you posted this today about mountain climbing. My husband and I are spending the summer in the mountains of NC hiking mountains! We had taken some treacherous trails to get to the very top of various spots for the greatest views ever. This week, we hiked to Black Balsam at 6,000+FT for 360 degree views of the Blue Ridge Parkway. It was a tough hike up and down with lots of roots and rocks but oh so worth it. That is just one of the many hikes we have taken. It is so much fun to challenge ourselves every day doing this. Not ready for actual rock climbing yet but have been close. We're not spring chickens either as both of us are in our mid 60s. Just shows that you never get too old to get out there and do something!
ReplyDeleteA long story. But I watch my 2 year old granddaughter 55+ hours per week. There is a reason 49 year old women dont usually have babies! At the end of most days, I am exhausted. And just finding a cold soda and a seat to put my feet up is all I can manage. But the next morning, I am so ready for her. When they are late or not coming for some reason, I miss her. I find we enjoy the day. The housework goes to heck in a hand basket and I could not care less. I wish I could have known 'back then' with my own kids what I know now. My time with her will last a short time. Soon she will have better things to do. So I soak it all in. And thank God for the chance. :-)
ReplyDeleteThat's a gift you bring, Krazymama, knowing how precious these moments are. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteHi Connie. I love to hike as well. My husband however, has silently cursed me for dragging him up Diamond Head, Mount Washburn in Yellowstone and various other climbs I consider easy. A hiker, he's not. But he's a good sport about giving it the old college try,
ReplyDeleteI just have to get through the day somedays..I suffer from Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue and somedays just to get out of bed is struggle, but do. I have bouts of pain I get through that too.. But it could be worse is how I feel. There are a lot more people who suffer worse than I do and I don't have something that will kill me like cancer or some other dreaded killer disiase..
ReplyDeleteIt's not something I do, but I would love to try my hand at flying a plane. That would be quite an experience!
ReplyDeleteI'm developing writing skills for my job. Tonight I'm writing a brochure for the school's Title 1 program. It's for back to school parent night. I'm secretary of the PTA, again. I thought they'd be thrilled to get rid of me after a year, but no, it's my job now. (A blessing I did not ask for.) It's not writing a novel, but it's not bad for a girl who chose to flunk first semester sophomore English rather than write a book report.
ReplyDeleteWhat benefits are there to the challenge? I'm more confident expressing myself during professional development meetings. I can hold credible conversations with the district literacy coaches. They claim I know more than they do about some parts of writing and story structure. I take the knowledge I have about writing and use it to help struggling readers improve their comprehension skills. I love talking about books with students. I'm starting to fit into a new niche in my district.
I think the most important thing about doing something I once feared is simply that I no longer fear it. Each time I conquer a fear I become a stronger more confident person.
I am one of your former students. What continues to be hard is to make the leap to writing rather than aspiring to it. I read a writers blog to inspire writing. I study writing. I write in my head. I stuggle with zoning in on the zen of doing the real work. Make the sacrifices.
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