brain training

My climbing partner for last weekend bailed at the last minute. So, instead of going to my favorite place to climb (because of the 4 hour drive, a commitment with no sure partner), I went to one of my local, but least favorite places because others were going there and I could partner up with someone. 

Not ideal, but at least I'd be out climbing.

Right off, I'm entrenched in Bad Attitude. I don't like the rock and haven't had great successes there. And the hikes in? Arduous. So, we set off about two hours late - we waited at the cafe for all nine people to arrive. By the time we drove to the top of the mountain and arrived at the trailhead, it was full sun. Slogged 45 minutes in the full sun with a full pack. And the rock was in the full sun. And it was traditional climbing - I did not expect this and had left my rack/gear at home. So... that left two easy, short, bolted climbs in the shade. Which I did with Mr Slow-As-Molasses. And then hiked out in the full afternoon desert sun.

The whole while, I'm aware that I've chosen to have a Crappy Attitude. I feign attempts at changing this and enjoying the day, but I'm just not willing to let go.  

For that day, I settled with being aware that I had the choice to change.  

I'm calling this a breakthrough because I was aware of the crap attitude and chose not to change it even though I was aware that I have the tools to do so.

In my book, this is a breakthrough!!!!

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