Monthly Archives: October 2011

Visual Soliloquy #340 There is no enlightenment outside of daily life…

Posted on October 4, 2011 by TA Loeffler

There is no enlightenment outside of daily life. ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

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Antarctica Countdown 58 Days and Counting: Life in the Freezer

Posted on October 3, 2011 by TA Loeffler

I’ve often thought about doing a climbing fundraiser by spending some time in a freezer…it would also make good downsuit practice time. Anyone got any deep freeze connections or grocer connections for such an event? In the meantime, my mind … Continue reading →

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Visual Soliloquy #339 As soon as we wish to be happier, we are no longer happy…

Posted on October 3, 2011 by TA Loeffler

As soon as we wish to be happier, we are no longer happy. ~ Walter Landor

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Visual Soliloquy #338 Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible…

Posted on October 2, 2011 by TA Loeffler

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. Dalai Lama

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Antarctica Countdown 60 Days and Counting: It’s Not About the Mountain

Posted on October 1, 2011 by TA Loeffler

It’s not about the mountain. But at the same time, it is. I spoke to a conference of 1000 youth leaders yesterday and have been reflecting on why I climb mountains since. My mind keeps stealing the title of Lance’s … Continue reading →

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Visual Soliloquy #337 I never came upon any of my discoveries through the process of rational thinking…

Posted on October 1, 2011 by TA Loeffler

I never came upon any of my discoveries through the process of rational thinking. –Einstein

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