I am malleable clay
The majority of us, myself included, live physically safe lives. We have honed off the edges such that we don’t expose ourselves to amounts of risk that outweigh the joy we derive from the activity. Mountain climbers get so much joy from that pursuit that they willingly put themselves at what they deem an acceptable risk.
I recently got into a little bike accident (my own fault really) and face planted during my bike commute. It’s reminded me what I’m made of. I am but malleable clay. The seemingly constant image of my face is easily changed. I won’t stop. I will continue to bike to work, once my head clears up. I will stare up at the stars at 5:45am in wonder and say, “this is beautiful”. I will continue to wear my helmet, bike lights, reflective jacket and all the other reasonable gear I can wear to make the road safe for me and others.
To you I say: “Seek Joy“. Keep seeking your joy, but be smart and protect yourself for yourself and those that love you.
