Ticking that next grade sometimes feels like the most important thing in the world. It takes on such importance that achieving it blinds you to potential daily joy of the journey you’re currently on. 2013 was a tough year for me, climbing-wise. A career change and the preparations of getting married all prevented me from ever finding my rhythm on the rock. Simply put, life got in the way of climbing. Eventually, I just had to let go. But for me, simply not climbing is no solution. I had to let it go to realize how much I actually need it in my life. This year I’ve been trying to reintroduce the sport I love back into my routines and hectic schedule in a healthier way—both with balance and the underlying acceptance that nothing is forever. Whether you do or don’t do something, you can still be you. Goals that seem important in […]