Metaphors of Rock Climbing (Crimea, 2010)
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What distinguishes a human being from an animal is that his whole nature is oriented upwards.
The physical body is a vivid metaphor of how, paradoxically to the force of gravity, it reaches upwards like fire.
Rock climbing reveals our basic strategies for life. A person’s habit of leaning on their legs and clutching at whatever is to hand to save themselves is obvious. Up on the rock you understand that fear is not the best travelling companion or adviser. In an extreme situation, fear leads most people to panic, and instead of leaning on their “base”, people cling on with their fingers – their manipulators – overloading their arms and falling off the rock.
Conclusion:
Rock climbing helps you to see your ineffective strategies for life, which can lead to defeat.
Rock climbing helps you to correct your movement through life, taking your strengths into account and concentrating your action in the best way.
Rock climbing teaches you to bear life’s overloads, not to give in to panic, and to stay attentive as you move through life.
DON’T BE AFRAID OF HEIGHTS, BE AFRAID OF YOUR FEARS!
