Sometimes the hobbies that we love come with a price. To those who collect stamps or comic books, or enjoy car shows and theatre, chances are high that you can venture off to do these things without any serious risk of harm or injury. However, that’s not the case for all folks and their hobbies. Some individuals enjoy skydiving, bungee jumping, parkour, dirt biking, and other extreme activities. Unfortunately, these high-risk activities oftentimes come with high-risk injuries. Even so, is that any reason to give them up or not do them at all? Of course not. If you love something, you’re going to try everything in your power to do it, right? Wounds heal, bones mend and each scar tells a story about a person doing something they love so much, that they’re willing to risk their own well-being to take part in it. Each broken bone and the time required to heal also provide a period of reflection. And even though injuries will happen, the experience we take away from it dictates whether or not they’ll happen again. Be responsible. Have fun. Stay safe and live the life you want, even if there’s a little danger looming on the horizon of a good time.
