A breath slowly taken as I sit and apply the “Asst. Chief” rocker to my new white helmet. The hub has died down. I’m the only one left in the station after almost 5 hours of busy meetings, and I stop for a moment to enjoy the present moment sandwiched between a past of training and a future of leadership.

I smile as I think of all the congratulations, hugs, handshakes I’ve just exchanged with some of the people I admire most in the world. With not a second thought I …

There are 3 posts that I should write to do Ignite Boulder 5 justice: from a speaker’s perspective, from a viewer’s perspective, and from an organizer’s perspective.  However, this is not going to happen.  I leave for Spain tomorrow, and so I write the words that flow on the page.
 
 
I read over something I wrote after Ignite Boulder 4 three months ago and this caught my eye:
 
“I want to leave Ignite Boulder Five with my mind flying high, soaring on the intensity and passion of what I’ve just experienced.  You all …

 
It’s been awhile, and there is a lot bouncing around inside. I’ve got an Ignite experience to process and share, and a intriguing adventure to postulate on, as well as a really amazing effort beginning to bring together an incredible slacklining community. But right now a death is on my mind, but not so much the death, but the life experience surrounding that event.
 
Many of you know me as a free spirit launching forward in the universe, have spent time with me dancing, running through the forest, exploring the inner …

Ignite (verb)-
1. to arouse or excite feelings and passions.
2. To set fire to.
 
14 fast-paced presentations.    
                          
                               20 slides.   
                          
                                               15 seconds per slide.
Every presentation is pre-selected by the audience for it’s hard-hitting passion, entertainment, and meaning.  The goal?  to ignite the audience! (no not set fire to you literal SOB…). 
July 2nd, Boulder Theater.  Come see what has inspired cities around the world, and Boulder 4 times already.  A growing community of agile-minded people get together to share ideas and motivate each other through a synergetic evening of fun.
Whatever level of involvement you …

Lined up backstage, smiling, moving, dancing, we jammed together in a medley of face-paint, flowers, and intriguing clothing.  A hushed message was passed down the line and back, a door opened and shut, nipples were discussed, short shorts were adjusted.  Music… Applause… and GO!
 
One of the most interesting adventures I’ve ever embarked on brought me to new summits last Wednesday night at Boulder Theater for Elephant Journal’s Walk the Talk Show. 
  
As with all adventures worth having, the memorable part is intertwined symbiotically with the people and occurrences along …