June 16, 2004
Coach,
I saw your insight on Lance Armstrong and was quite compelled to chime in, if I may. I think it is very unfortunate what Lance has sacrificed enroute to being such an incredible bike racer, he has sacrificed his family. Yes, being a champion bike racer must be great, but at the loss of my family? No way. My wife and daughter serve to me as guides and fans along my spiritual journey, much the way Lance is guided and adored by fans lining the streets along race routes. I honestly believe that Lance Armstrong could be better, even more unstopppable (if thats even possible) if he put as much time and effort into his family as he does his bike racing career.� Much the same way a Wholistic Fitness Warrior puts time and effort into Yoga, in order to be stronger in the gym. Just a thought, thanks for listening
Semper Fi - Scott
Noble Warrior Scott -
I bow to your input. I offer this; Formal WF Online Students are taught not to pass judgment on others; Rule #1. For what outsiders may see as sacrifice, the Warrior may see as a needed karmic tool for transformation. Families come in both biologic and spiritual form. The Masters are quick to emphasize which is more important...the latter. Richard Bach: "Very rarely do members of the same family grow up beneath the same roof." I know in my own life, my bicycle has proved my most loyal, true, and insight-full family member. Through divorce, bankruptcy, and death in my personal life, it is been my bicycle and breath that has elevated my Perspective into what Lance would call, "Sweet pain, not sour."
May all beings experience Joy within their families, both spiritual and biologic...
coach ilg