There is real magic, a spirit of alchemy in being able to turn adversity into adventure, in changing barriers into opportunities and some hardy adventurers of IBD Adventures are now underway doing just that with a climb on Mt. Kilimanjaro.Their slogan of "Changing attitudes with altitude", is a wonderfully simple, powerful concept which truly says it all - one we could all embrace in our own wandering ways...
There are some in my own family who themselves have severe IBS and a close colleague who also has Crohn's disease. Raising awareness and support for these serious disorders is what IBD Adventures is all about.
Such endeavors help us all reframe what is and is not a barrier in our lives. They support a better understanding of what can be done notwithstanding the personal terrain we each face. This kind of spirit and effort especially focus a certain inspirational light on all that is really possible. We all face adversity... Some though, are climbing such mountains almost every moment of their lives...
Time to look up those words again: Challenge & Character.
We'll likely find the names of the IBD Adventure Climb Leader, Rob Hill, and Clinton Shard the youngest on this Team, as well as all the rest of their adventurous group.
Please visit their link below to read more as they make their way in a journey of giving back and passing forward.
"Changing attitudes with altitude"... Don't you just love that...
DSD
Link to IBD Adventures for information & donations: http://www.ibdadventures.com/
For more information on Mt. Kilimanjaro, visit Kraig Becker's Links under his own adventures:http://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/
(My thanks to D.Poole for the lower image above)
3 comments:
I too have a friend afflicted by Krohn's disease. He just had surgery to help with the symptoms. I shall certainly be following this great adventure for a great cause.
What a coincidence, I just saw this quote somewhere else just today. I like it is also associated with an organization like this. thanks for the info :-)
Thank you so much for your inspirational article. As the "senior" member of the IBD Team, and I can't begin to describe what a powerful adventure this was for me. Your words, certainly encompass quite a few of my thoughts. With your permission, I would like to copy these words and post on my own travel blog, under your name, and blog reference, sop hopefully, even more people will feel that very spirit within Your gift of the beautiful, painted summit stone will go in my sacred place, along with my own collection.
Namaste,
Super Baje, aka, Paul Head
birken1@mac.com
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