We learn from our models — we should — and both of these organizations chose good models. The gap for them both to close is to internalize and personalize authentically the intent of their models

His soul settles and his spirit rises. He finds joy in the solitude of the road and of the community of like-hearted adventurers. His wife also rides and when they ride, they grow closer together.

If I’m really, really honest with myself I was afraid. I was afraid that I’d make the wrong decision and have to live with the consequences.

The point is that in my attempt to make my friend’s life easier, I actually made it harder. I shifted the responsibility to him and that’s unfair to him.

She was indeed beautiful and ruddy. This spot on the map is her spot. She planted herself in a place that is frozen solid 5 months of the year

Many faces greeted me warmly. I also saw faces I didn’t recognize. I had to dig deep to piece it back together. And then I heard voices that made my skin crawl.

I hate the optometrist. Not the actual person — she’s lovely — but the whole process.

Matt wasn’t asking for sample job descriptions. He was asking about motivation and perspective

You don’t have to understand it. Simply honor it. Choose the child.