I'm happy to say that I've been lucky to spend more time than ever this summer getting after the things I love. I decided earlier this year.... that I want to make more time for "other things", which are important to me... besides just working at my local Drop Zone. Don't get me wrong.... I love it, but listening to what enriches the soul and makes life full.... is both inspiring and motivating.
Although it's hard to not stress about money sometimes (like we all do), I think it's simple and important to make the time to do what truly makes you happy, and to spend time with people you love.
I've never been this motivated and excited by life, and I credit those key factors. It's been good to remember what, for me.... is important and why.
So far.... It's been one epic summer! Most of these photos are from a lot of solo missions into the mountains to BASE jump or speed fly. Going on an adventure by myself keeps my motivations pure, and brings with it a unique level of peace.
And..... when my partner in crime (Matt) is in town... we've done a lot of fun adventuring together as well, which is super special in it's own unique ways! Nothing quite like seeing a huge smile on the face of someone you care a lot about!
I've also had a ton of fun doing parachute demos this summer. One of these included doing a tandem demo into a golf course next to Lake Michigan to raise money for a charity.
Pretty cool!
Also, Jesse and I got to do a few demos this year into different stadiums for different events. It's a pretty incredible feeling dropping into a stadium packed with people, to land next to a friend and fellow KAVU athlete, surrounded by cheers and laughing.... pretty surreal!
If you're feeling like you've found yourself in a routine that is driven by anything other than walking toward your best life.... consider reevaluating.
For me, remembering what being alive is for... to look for what fills my heart and soul, to be grateful for all I have no matter what, and to share that love for life with my peeps.... That's the path I want to walk/run/fly. I feel like if we use the right criteria for our true north..... there's no such thing as wrong.
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