Hunting
Many of us are in less than spectacular physical
condition. Hip and knee replacements, bad
backs, accidents, disease and just plain growing
old make it difficult to get around, much
less hunt, like the able-bodied.  Unfortunately,
because of this, too many of us throw in the
towel and turn our backs on a sport we love
so dearly. To do this only reinforces the
"I can't" attitude that drives down
our self-esteem and truly disables us.
For me, hunting is a metaphor for life. The
most prized trophies are the most difficult
to bag, just as life's greatest rewards require
sacrifice and extraordinary effort. Hunting
also requires resourcefulness. You have to
take inventory of your skills and assets,
and then leverage those in your hunt. Same
thing with life. To succeed, you must realize
what keys you hold and then maximize the opportunities
that emerge from those keys.
My intention with this segment of the Web
site is to provide resources for people with
physical challenges, but who still want to
enjoy a day in the field. Please send me any
suggestions you might have for ways that I
can improve this effort.
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