I had a lot of time to think today. Chairlifts are great thinking places, as long as it's not windy, cloudy, or below twenty degrees. I skied all day at Snowbird (BEST PLACE EVER), and it was a good time. They have gotten 38 inches of that fluffy white stuff in the past two days!
I rode Gad 2 with a Mountain Host, and got into an easy conversation with him. He explained to me about his idea of life, and living "simply" (don't ya just love those people who pour their heart out the second they meet you?!). He made a good point, that kind of hit me hard, especially right now.
He was basically living as a ski bum, making enough money to provide for his kids, but only enough money for the things he and his children needed. His backyard is the Wasatch Mountain Range, and he explained to me that he couldn't not be happy. He was a carpenter, loving the woodwork he does, and loving that he gets to ski so often. He was a happy person. Happy with his situation in life, even in his simple living style.
Shouldn't we all be able to be like that? Shouldn't we all be able to do the things we love, and live simply? What exactly is wrong with pursuing something that means so much to us, even if it doesn't benefit us with materials? In my opinion, the things that don't lead us to materials, lead us to happiness, and makes us much, much richer in numerous ways besides possessions.
Lastly, is it worth fighting for something no one thinks you can reach?
