Top Of The World

Is it security you

Is it security you want? There is no security at the top of the world. Garet Garrett

Late in August the lure of the mountains becomes irresistible. Seared by the everlasting sunfire, I want to see running water again, embrace a pine tree, cut my initials in the bark of an aspen, get bit by a mosquito, see a mountain bluebird, find a big blue columbine, get lost in the firs, hike … Read more

While on top of

While on top of Everest, I looked across the valley towards the great peak Makalu and mentally worked out a route about how it could be climbed. It showed me that even though I was standing on top of the world, it wasn’t the end of everything. I was still looking beyond to other interesting … Read more

When you reach the

When you reach the top, you should remember to send the elevator back down for the others. Edith Piaf

When I was standing

When I was standing there on top of the world, you become so humble, you do not think about breaking records anymore, you do not think about gaining scientific data. The only thing you want is to come back alive Felix Baumgartner

It feels great to

It feels great to be on top of the world but the greatest feeling is when your feet are on the ground. Felix Baumgartner

One of the most

One of the most exciting moments was standing out on top of the world, 30 seconds before stepping off. Felix Baumgartner

When you stand up

When you stand up there on top of the world, you become so humble. Felix Baumgartner

It really is easy

It really is easy to forget the unpleasant if we simply refuse to recall it. Withdraw only positive thoughts from your memory bank. Let the others fade away. And your confidence, that feeling of being on top of the world, will zoom up-ward. You take a big step forward toward conquering your fear when you … Read more

Would you not like

Would you not like to be, sittin’ on top of the world with your legs hanging free? Dave Matthews