I didn't quite understand why there was rope climbing, a safer way to reach the top and gain a sense of accomplishment. Many rock climbers would still try freehand rock climbing without hesitation. After watching this documentary, I feel that some people who are keen on high-risk extreme sports (whether it is free rock climbing, free diving, racing, etc.) really indulge them, not only the excitement and sense of accomplishment of the challenge, but also the lingering. It is a highly focused experience in the process. Because in such a dangerous situation, one must concentrate 100% at every moment, and a little distraction may directly lead to death. Therefore, no matter how noisy or active the mind is on weekdays, no matter how urgent or turbulent emotions that cause huge waves, all of them have to abdicate. What emerges is a concentration of the highest purity, which is not affected by emotions and thoughts. accurate cognition. This is the crystal-pure state of consciousness, and perhaps one of the closest experiences to Buddhist "enlightenment".
This enviable experience seems to be reflected in the star-like eyes of the protagonist, and it also deeply infected me in the second half of the documentary, making people want to experience this kind of thing as much as possible in daily life.” pure".
In addition, free-hand rock climbing is definitely not some imaginary behavior that does not cherish life, has no protection, and arrogantly challenges nature. Alex climbed the ropes dozens of times before free climbing, and made a detailed map, which marked the characteristics of each section, the required posture, skills, and the physical and mental feeling of climbing each section. Like every normal person, he is also afraid, and his choice is to keep crossing his inner comfort zone and keep practicing in protective training sessions. Repeatedly and thoroughly experience this kind of fear until the body and mind gradually adapt to the experience, the fear becomes no longer fearful, and you gradually gain self-confidence.
In addition to rock climbing training, Alex will also do a lot of physical training on weekdays. Even after he broke the record for the world's first free-hand climb to El Capitan, he continued physical training that afternoon. It has turned into a lifelong commitment, for which he has made great efforts and sacrifices, and has undoubtedly brought him great happiness.
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