Reporting on the Business, Art and Culture of the Active Lifestyle
by James Edward Mills
Parks Paid Forward
Learn More“Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is a nobler art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of nonessentials.” Lin Yutang ~ Chinese writer and inventor (1895 – 1976) -- Chances are whatever it is that’s stressing you today can wait until tomorrow. It’s Sunday. Go outside and play. Photograph by Ben Moon...
“The only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve others.” Albert Schweitzer~ theologian, musician, philosopher, and physician (1875-1965) -- Even when your own need is great there will always be others who need more than you do. There’s great comfort to found in giving of yourself in the service of those less fortunate because it inspires a sense of abundance from which true prosperity can be manifest. (illustration from the stetchbook of the artist and climber Jeremy Collins)...
"Trust in what you love, continue to do it, and it will take you where you need to go." [caption id="attachment_554" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Natalie Goldberg"][/caption] Natalie Goldberg: American author (1948-) There’s joy in not knowing what the future holds. It's scary but follow your dreams. Guided by your heart, pursuing those things in life you love most will lead you somewhere. You might be surprised to find when you arrive that there is exactly where you’re supposed be....
"The person who doesn't make mistakes is unlikely to make anything?" (Unknown) --It's the inevitable path of anyone trying to to make a difference in the world to make mistakes along the way. It's an impressive list of catastrophic failures that pave the way to long term success. Just remember to learn from what went wrong and make a better effort of it the next time you try. The only reason you know what you did or didn't do wasn't right is because you have a fully formed image...
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