Never let it be said that long-time BIAN member David B. is a "couch potato", or that he is not up for a challenge!  Here is a link, click here, to read his personal narration based on his expedition to Tanzania, East Africa.  This is an inspirational story of the power of the human spirit and how he soared to new heights in his quest to trek to the top of the "Snows of Kilimanjaro"!  How often have we picked up a book about an individual's struggle to overcome a disability, or their determination to return to work after having sustained a brain injury, and we're moved at their perseverance or heroism?  We read about their struggles in three or four hours, while in real time it might have been progress that has taken place over many eyars.  One of the challenges we face when setting out to accomplish something is we don't consider the often slow, and tedious plodding required, one step at a time; the need to maintain a positive attitude; being flexible in order to achieve one's goals; to focus on what is working and not what is not; the importance of being mindful and staying in the moment, and learning to trust ourselves and celebrating our successes!  No summit can change who you are, it merely changes the way you see who you are!

Every life form is an expression of Art.
While Self-Actualization is
everybody's ultimate goal.

This is one of the powers
driving people to succeed!

Our lives are humble,
and we must take heed,
To the powers that drive us
from within our hearts.

Each final result is sculpted
many times
Throughout one's life.

Rosanne Ross

In a way, I am glad
this did happen to me!

It did make me
harshly turn around;
And see,
the black and white of life!

There were may colours before.
A kaleidoscope, my life was like;
Always changing.
Yet, at times, sensible!

What would have been
My final outcome?
I was ignorant to
my true feelings of depression!

This death defying accident,
did open my eyes;
To the vibrant hues
in the kaleidoscope of life!

November '88
Rosanne Ross