“Every climb is different, has its own unique set of movements and body positions. Climbing and my appreciation for nature are totally intertwined.” DifferentBodyMovementPositionUniqueAppreciationClimbsClimbingIntertwined Author:Chris Sharma
“I have done a fair bit of meditation practice, but I think through climbing it's definitely an easier way for me to tap into that mental state of being present and in the moment, very in tune with your body. But not in an intellectual way. Just really responding to the moment, where you don't have time to think.” ThinkingWayStatesDoneMomentsBodyBitsPracticeMeditationEasierIntellectualFairsYour BodyTunesClimbingRespondingTime To ThinkMeditation Practice Author:Chris Sharma
“As climbers, we need to learn to be good stewards of the land and take care of these places where we are spending so much time.” NeedsCareLandTake CareSpendingBe GoodStewardsClimbers Author:Chris Sharma
“I think I'm a pretty creative person. I love building things. I love working on my house. Landscaping, stuff like that.” ThinkingPersonsHouseStuffCreativeBuildingThings I LoveCreative PersonBuilding ThingsLandscaping Author:Chris Sharma
“I love finding something. For me it's not just about the athletic challenge, it's about finding new things. When I'm not doing that in climbing, it manifests itself in other ways. There's the athletic side of it, but it is very much an artistic thing.” WaySidesChallengesFindingsArtisticClimbingNew ThingsAthletic Author:Chris Sharma
“Climbing is this lifestyle activity that really works every muscle in your body.” BodyActivityYour BodyLifestyleMusclesClimbing Author:Chris Sharma
“Most injuries happen when you're not motivated, too, and you're forcing yourself to do something. Your mind's not aligned with your body and you're just going through the motions. That's when you're most likely to get injured.” MindBodyHappensYour BodyInjuryMotivatedInjured Author:Chris Sharma
“They kind of go hand-in-hand. Following your motivation, resting when you need to rest, and going for it when you feel inspired.” NeedsFeelsKindHandsMotivationInspiredFollowingHand In HandGoing For It Author:Chris Sharma
“There's so many things to explore in life, and if you don't have that inspiration or motivation to do it, then don't force yourself. Take that time to do whatever else you need to do. That inspiration or motivation will always come back and when it does, it's always stronger.” IfsNeedsDoeInspirationMotivationForceStronger Author:Chris Sharma
“I've been climbing for almost twenty years now. I'm more inspired and more motivated. I feel stronger than I ever have. I feel like that's worked up until now.” FeelsYearsTwentiesStrongerInspiredMotivatedClimbing Author:Chris Sharma