2010

I recently finished a book on Leonardo da Vinci. Although the book was only so-so, there were some interesting things I discovered about Leonardo (the guy was totally unreliable - literally most people figured he would not finish a project when they gave it to him). The two things though that stuck out the most to me were Leonardo's views on: experience & opportunities. As 2010 starts, I find myself in pretty much the same position I was in during 2009. I believe I am afraid and I therefore never take opportunities as they present themselves. The consequence is that I never experience anything beyond that which I feel completely comfortable with. The downside is that I think I miss out & will continue to miss out on so much. Charles Nicholl uses a quote from Leonardo in regards to opportunitism where Leonardo stated, "fortune must be grasped by the hair as she passes - not a moment too late, for behind she is bald." I think that is an incredibly true axiom for life itself. If I fail to grab it in the moment - I'll lose part of it forever. 2010 cannot be another year I simply let slide by. I must make this year different by taking on new challenges, experiencing new paths, and most of all, seizing hold of each moment and not being afraid to do what I truly think I am suppose to do with my life. The only alternative is to simply "keep on keeping" and realize my life is but a mere use of time.