“Adversity introduces us to ourselves.”
I found that this week.
I like it and don’t like it at the same time.
I like it because I’m sure it’s true.
I don’t like it because I’m sure it’s true.
Whenever it is that you meet yourself… I hope you like who you meet.
I was out a few times today on this warm Saturday and noticed a couple things that made me smile.
An old truck was on the Ring Road. It had wooden walls on the sides of its box to hold a whole heap of garbage bags. The homemade walls were painted up green and white with Rider slogans all over. I pulled past the driver to see him fully decked in his gear. Rider green shirt and hat to boot.
A few blocks later, I pulled up to a light alongside a car flying two Rider flags flying out the windows. Who’s in the car? Two old fellows (both could have been 80!).
So why the “green-ness” all over town, you ask? A playoff push? Game day?
Nope.
It’s training camp. Haven’t even got the roster nailed down yet.
And that’s why Riderville rocks!
My friend Adrian brings this great story to the web. We’re not actually friends, but I saw him on stage once, so that counts for something.
Enjoy my friend Adrian…
A week ago, I was exploring some of Istanbul, behind the hotel we were staying in. A band was setting up for a street performance: Two guys drumming, a bass player, and two saxophones. They proceeded to put out some of the most energetic music I’d heard in a long time–very cool sound.
I’m not convinced that the video above is nearly as cool as what I heard that day, but if you care for more, you can start your hunt here.
A spiritual seeker interrupted a busy life to spend a few days in a monastery.
“I hope your stay is a blessed one,” said the monk who showed the visitor to his cell. “If you need anything, let us know and we’ll teach you how to live without it.”
