I have to admit though, I do like looking at mountain biking as a bit of a metaphor for life. Sometimes you're best served by momentum and it's those moments of hesitation that can wreck a good line, so to speak. Continuing the analogy, I often lose momentum after a particularly good ride, perhaps to preserve whatever perceived greatness I have swirling in my head instead of continuing to press on, when the risk of failure--or a bad ride--looms.
I've been thinking about it this past weekend and applying the momentum theory to other aspects of my life. Usually there's a nice balance with the various elements that drive my life: hiking, climbing, biking, gaming, travel, music, writing, friendships, relationships, ultimate frisbee, whatever. In taking stock, I've noticed I've lost a lot of momentum across the board, which is a bit concerning. No one area (save maybe mtn biking) has forward momentum. Some, like writing, are inching forward while some are stagnant. Some have even regressed.
I think acknowledging the stasis is a good start. The less involved I am with the important things in my life, the more drab each day can seem and the faster time goes by. Since there's no such thing as filler time in life, it's time to light a few fires and get rolling again -- even if it means the occasional trip over the proverbial handlebars.
