Life Is Like Riding a Bicycle

Life Is Like Riding a Bicycle When I returned to the States in December after a year of touring, it felt like Id been  driving 100 MPH and then slammed  on the breaks: whiplash. But in retrospect, an Einstein metaphor seems more apropos: Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. When I stopped, it wasnt whiplash; rather, the bike tipped, and I skinned my face in the fall. Im back on the bike now, cruising at a tolerable, moderate speed. Last years Tour-de-France  pace was not sustainable. But neither is absolute zero. Of course  I never intended to maintain either speed  in perpetuity, but its nice to know my limits, whichve expanded considerably  over the past twelve months. Now, this year, 2015 Professionally: In addition to building a school, we are finishing our minimalism documentary (youre going to love it!); Ryan and Ire speaking at a few conferences this spring, followed by Asymmetricals WordTasting Tour in the summer; and we are also contemplating our next steps: a potential TV show, tinkering with a possible podcast, and a few other things thatve piqued our interest (including a few surprises). Whatever we do, we are interested in discovering creative ways to contribute to the world around us. Stay tuned. Personally: Im happy. With regained balance, Im pedaling along deliberately, the wind at my back. Life is outstanding. Exciting times now; exciting times ahead. Thanks for riding alongside us. Subscribe to The Minimalists via email.