Mountain Minute: Kiss the Sky
Yesterday I stood on this peak, shrouded in a cloud, and felt tremendous gratitude. To be 11,600 feet high somehow makes me incredibly happy.
To get to this spot at Big Sky in Montana, you take the Lone Peak Tram. It's a gorgeous, jaw-dropping ride, suspended by a few cables off the side of a sheer cliff.
It was too cold to text or scroll. Even better, the cloud eliminated the slightest temptation to take a photo. Plus, I had to figure out how to ski down in one piece.
Focus up there is not a nice-to-have; it's an utter necessity.
In my network, there are two kinds of people. Some look at this photo and say, "Are you crazy? How can you ski down that?" The others say, "Looks amazing! I hope to be there soon."
There's no right or wrong... only the environment that works best for you.
Mountains work best for me, which shouldn't be a surprise to you since this newsletter is called Mountain Minute.
When I look up at the sky, I want to be up there. Mountains provide me with a stairway to get there.
Whatever sparks this sort of passion and longing in you, perhaps it's time to add it to your calendar... even if it is logistically challenging or inconvenient. Why not reach out and kiss the sky?
To get to Big Sky, we have driven about 1,500 miles so far; but when I look at the peak, I forget about the 1,500 miles. I started dreaming about this trip last summer... then planned it three times before we managed to balance all my client obligations with the details of meeting family and friends along the way.
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11 小时前I can imagine the view ?? Breath-taking. Like a stairway to Heaven. An ascension. To God be all the glory. Did you wear a Go-Pro while skiing down?
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22 小时前I love mountains too. I love mountains for its awesome view and nature for its refreshing and therapeutic ability. I recall a time when I was overseas. I had a fear of heights, but I really wanted to see the view at the top of the mountain.?I was very nervous. As I took the helicopter,I kind of regret my decision within the first few seconds. my heart was pounding so loudly ??. ?But as the helicopter ascended, my nervousness was overtaken by the awesomeness of the view.I was in awe??.And when I reached the top of the mountain, I was proud of myself to take the leap of faith. Mountains ( both physical and figuratively) help to reshape my world view in certain ways. Thank you for the mountain minute Bruce Kasanoff which provide food for thought.
Bridges and Civil Structures
1 天前When one is skiing, we are not seeing the mountain; our focus is limited to the 100yards that are immediately in front that needs tackling. It's no more a big elephant or big mountain to be conquered. It's done in small steps and by the time one gets to the bottom, the beast called life has been navigated with humility and success.
Owner of Bro Saeed Consulting LLC; dedicated to educating and engaging diverse communities through Da'wah
1 天前I'm all for it; except the skiing part. ??
Pediatric Respiratory Therapy Department Educator/ Certified Asthma Educator/Neonatal Pediatric Specialist at MUSC-Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital
1 天前I was lucky enough to attend an Association of Asthma Educators annual conference at Big Sky last summer. It is a magical place, even in the summertime. Awesome article!