I have this photo of me hanging out over the side of a cliff some 250 feet above a rocky gorge. I look at it from time to time when I feel like my life has become humdrum. You know, adult life can be boring sometimes.
This photo helps me to remember the adrenaline rush that I felt when I was stretched out, leaning over this cliff, tethered to a boulder some 50 feet or so behind me. It was invigorating. It scared the hell out of me but, man, what a rush. As a younger manifestation of myself, I was always pushing my limits but not so much any more. I wonder why that is...
Left to my self, I find that I don't push myself to experience life to its fullest. But when I'm surrounded by those closest to me, I find that I can muster some kind of super human courage and endurance that stays hidden when I'm alone. Looking back at my younger Bill Kirby, I was always hanging out with friends that pushed me to push the limits of my comfort zones. When I was looking at the rocky ravine below me it was all done with a little help from my friends. To be honest, the view from the cliff was spectacular. It was a view and rush of excitement that I would have missed if it wasn't for the encouragement of some friends.
Life is short. Grab a friend and push your limits.
Be Well.
Bill
