Saturday, March 5, 2011

Day 6

Riding with a group is very different than riding solo. The independence, solitute, and individuality of solo riding disappears. They are replaced by social and personal interactions. The group becomes an entity entirely of itself.  Conformity, unity, and group cohesion become  values, with as the stronger supporting the weaker. The cooperation that ensues increases efficiency. As a group, greater distances, higher speeds, and increased performance are possible with less effort and work. What a nice metaphor!
We had an easy, level,  recovery ride of 55 miles through beautiful desert with great company. Enjoyed a nice lunch at a country cafe, where the proprietors were nicer than imaginable. Bedding down in Wickenberg before dropping down into Phoenix tomorrow. On a rest day there, I will go to a high school and the legislature. I am hoping, beyond Hope, that words will come to me to be impactful.

5 comments:

  1. Dr.Bob,
    Blessings to you on this beautiful spring day as you travel through the desert. Solitude can be such a lonely place, although we all need time to ourselves, it is such a pleasure to have time with our friends, as they can make our journey in life an easier road to travel. I know as I read your daily journal that the words you hope for will come to you. Be Strong in your travels, we are so very proud of you. We miss you and love you dearly.

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  2. Dr Bob, the words will come, and you will be impactful. Enjoy your day of rest...and thank you for all that you are doing.

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  3. Dr. Bob, if you are as articulate at public speaking as you are at writing you will have no problem. I was going to tell you to write a book about your journey but you are already doing so. It is a beautiful story.

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  4. Dr. Bob, I am loving following along on your journey through your beautiful words, and I know the words will come to you tomorrow......stay strong......what your doing is so inspiring...thank you!!!

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  5. Dr. Bob, I know you will find the right words to say to those young kids and to really impact their lives, we are all praying for you strength and wisdom to impact those who hear your story, I know many lives will BE Changed! Prayin for you , stay safe.

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