I was not a real follower of the freestyle skiing and base jumping scenes, but I have heard of Shane McConkey and can certainly appreciate the inspiration he was for so many around the world. Shane died this past week while filming a stunt in Italy. Evidently, his skis did not detach after skiing off the cliff, which led to an uncontrollable spin which prevented him from deploying his parachute.
A life well lived, even one seemingly "cut short," is/was a good life indeed. Certainly there is sadness for the loss of his presence on the earth, but no sorrow or shame for how he lived while he was here. Appreciating what is possible, reaching our full capacity as a human being, being the fullest versions of our selves that we can be while we are here is something not many people do. Shane was in rare company. His inspiration lives on in the heart, gut and mind of so many. Well done Shane, well done...
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