Over my lunch breaks I often watch videos. Mainly outdoor related pieces since that's mostly all I think about. When it comes to hunting related films, I like to find stuff that's not run of the mill hunting show fluff. I don't really care about hearing a mile-long gear list, watching some goober (guy or gal) talk about not being able to do what they did without using so & so brand. I like quality content, seeing the creative process take form through video and tell a story that makes you relate to the people on film. Whether an animal gets shot or not comes secondary to the overall quality of the video for me. Sure, I love seeing a deer get arrowed perfectly, or a volley of shots drop ducks from the sky, but if all I wanna see is a money shot, then You Tube is loaded with that kind of stuff.
Today I came across this film and it spoke volumes to me. It's not a new film, so maybe some of you have already seen this one. In short, it's about balance. Something I know I've struggled with in past seasons, and will surely struggle with in future seasons. I don't like to do things with what feels like a half-hearted effort, but often times that drive also pushes me too far, and causes personal conflicts at home. I'm sure many of you can also relate to that as well. Everything comes with a price. And the time, effort, and energy poured into what we do to be "successful" in the outdoors has made me wonder if that price tag is too high, causing those at home to sacrifice for my pleasures and pursuits. I've gotten better over the past few seasons because I've redefined "success" in my mind, but I struggle. I will always struggle.
Anyway... enjoy...
[video=vimeo;47989207]http://vimeo.com/47989207[/video]
Today I came across this film and it spoke volumes to me. It's not a new film, so maybe some of you have already seen this one. In short, it's about balance. Something I know I've struggled with in past seasons, and will surely struggle with in future seasons. I don't like to do things with what feels like a half-hearted effort, but often times that drive also pushes me too far, and causes personal conflicts at home. I'm sure many of you can also relate to that as well. Everything comes with a price. And the time, effort, and energy poured into what we do to be "successful" in the outdoors has made me wonder if that price tag is too high, causing those at home to sacrifice for my pleasures and pursuits. I've gotten better over the past few seasons because I've redefined "success" in my mind, but I struggle. I will always struggle.
Anyway... enjoy...
[video=vimeo;47989207]http://vimeo.com/47989207[/video]
