A Look to 2020: Tentative Goals for the Year
A cursory look at my top three goals for the year. Continue reading A Look to 2020: Tentative Goals for the Year
Tag: Reflection
Climbing and the Art of Living
He threw his body to a pinch and latched on with demonstrable purpose: This is mine. I choose this.
As I was watching, his climbing style reminded me that people have their own modes and fashion for living as well. Each person has a rhythm, reach, strengths and weaknesses, risk tolerance, and aspirations. And just like we get to choose how we climb we can choose how to live. Continue reading Climbing and the Art of Living
The Baggage We Carry
I didn’t realize how much baggage you could pack into a carry-on.
Three pairs of shoes, four pairs of pants, some shorts, enough underwear and shirts for a week. And all that shit about past breakups, of the romantic and business kind. I’m glad they didn’t make me weigh the bag. Continue reading The Baggage We Carry
Enter the Void
I met a guy. He climbs for his daughter. He’s an immigrant and has to leave the country in a month. His two years are up but his daughter will stay. A home divided. For years he scrapped to come to America from the place where Europe and Asia meet–or separate, depending on your perspective. … Continue reading Enter the Void
31 for 31: The Grateful List
You’d think there might be big epiphanies after 31 years of existence. But that’s not the case. At least for me anyway.
Instead, I ruminate on and offer a list of 31 things I’m grateful for. Continue reading 31 for 31: The Grateful List
The Sound of Waking up Before Your Alarm Clock
I awoke at 5:56, been beating the clock for weeks. Why? Continue reading The Sound of Waking up Before Your Alarm Clock
Aaron Gerry 