between a rock and a hard place

This post is about me and Aron Ralston.

I've written on my Blog before about Aron but this time it's different.

This time I'm writing about Aron Ralston to thank him.

I need to thank him for writing his book:


Between A Rock And A Hard Place



Thank you Aron - for writing your really cool book - which I've read
three times.

I like your Book - Aron - because in it I learned a lot.

I always knew that you are a very intelligent guy and that is one reason
I really liked your book.


But today - when I found myself between a rock and a hard place - you
are the one that I thought of - and I owe you bigtime.


Not for cutting off your arm - you did that to save your own life.


But I owe you because in your book you said some things that I've always
kept in my mind - sometimes thinking about them.  But today - Aron - I
got out your book and I just knew that when I opened it up - I would know
what I really need to thank you for:


page 342 the last paragraph -

For all that has happened and the opportunities still developing in my life,
I feel blessed.  I was part of a miracle that has touched a great number of
people in the world and I wouldn't trade that for anything, not even to have
my hand back.  My accident in and rescue from Blue John Canyon were
the most beautifully spiritual experiences of my life, and knowing that,
were I to travel back in time, I would still say 'see you later' to Megan
and Kristi and take off into that lower slot by myself.  While I've learned
much, I have no regrets about that choice.  Indeed, it has affirmed my belief
that our purpose as spiritural beings is to follow our bliss, seek our passions,
and live our lives as inspirations to each other.  Everything else flows from
that.  When we find inspiration, we need to take action for ourselves and for
our communities.  Even if it means making a hard choice, or cutting out
something and leaving it in your past.

Saying farewell is also a bold and powerful beginning.



Aron - I not only thank you  - but I want to tell you that I believe in you.








and I believe in you too buck.