Tidbits of wisdom tend to have a way of sticking with you.
2008 was a transitional year for me on a number of different levels but one
tidbit has really stuck with me-
I
learned that racing is just riding, riding is experiencing, and experiencing is
the essence of life itself.
Savoring
the experience was the key part of racing that I was missing and because of it,
I forgot about living in the moment. When that realization sunk in, it
reinvigorated not only my riding and racing, but the world around me as it
happened. I found myself leaving foods in my mouth a little bit longer to let
my tongue explore the flavors just a little more. I held my wife a little
closer so I could feel her curves pressed against me. I wondered at my son who
grew so fast throughout the year and was amazed at what he is capable of every
single day. Its not often that something so simple can mean so much, but
sometimes it just works.
Now that we are into 2009, I am hoping to continue the
growth so every little tidbit that is fed to me sinks in a little deeper than
it would have earlier last year. This past Sunday, I was able to get another
tidbit. “Elbows out, chin up.” Simple right? But to me, there is more there
than just posture. There is attitude, there is commitment. There is poise and
preparedness for anything that is coming your way. There is balance and
resilience. So with that the 2009 tidbit collection begins. Ill keep you posted
as the collection grows!