...as stated by Mac Wilkins, arguably the greatest American discus thrower of all time.
When asked why, after a long career of success and nothing else to prove, would he still pursue the 1988 Olympics at period well past his prime and possibly jeopardizing his legacy.
"Why?... Because I can...because it's beautiful".
And that my friends shall be marked as one of the most amazing answers I have ever heard in my life.
Isn't that thought just about the only qualifying thought that we need in order to spend our precious time on this earth doing the things that we love to do regardless of any other factors? Success, fame, honor...etc. What rubbish they are compared the the inspiration of beauty. And when we seek beauty, we might as well assume that we are putting forth the most amazing version of ourselves, which I hope is our highest purpose in life.
The statement was short. It needed no more clarity. It was perfect in it's three bursts of love.
