7 Comments
Oct 8, 2021Liked by Cole Noble

I’m always so invested in your adventure and then you somehow shift the focus to something that leaves me reflecting on my own life... it is your gift. I look forward to your posts.

Expand full comment
author

Thank you so much for reading! Glad this one captivated you.

Expand full comment
Oct 8, 2021Liked by Cole Noble

Your articles almost make me want to learn how to climb, if not for my incredible fear of heights. I will take the message instead and apply it to life. It was a good one.

Expand full comment
author

I actually used to be afraid of heights, but this feels different to me for some reason. Every sport I tried before it seemed to reward frantic speed, and sheer physical force. Climbing rewards deliberate movements, and a great understanding of your center of balance. I often don't think about the height aspect until I get to the top!

Glad you're enjoying the deeper core of the story though, thank you for reading!

Expand full comment

I love how you made your point in this piece! Resting in climbing is so critical, and your body will force it if you don’t listen to it. It’s not always that clear in other parts of life, but it’s still important to know when you need a break 👏

Expand full comment
author

Thank you! And you're absolutely right: when it comes to climbing, if you don't recognize your body's limits, you're in for a long fall!

Expand full comment

This made my palms sweat 😬 "If I fall now, I’m going to fall far."

I loved your narrative style in the first part of this post. It gave me flash-fiction vibes.

Expand full comment