"Art is a microscope which the artist fixes on the secrets of his soul, and shows to people these secrets which are common to all."
-Leo Tolstoy, in his journal
-Leo Tolstoy, in his journal
“In these bodies we will live, in these bodies we will die- Where you invest your love, you invest your life." -Mumford and Sons "One kind word can warm three winter months." -Japanese Proverb We are very grateful for our wonderful readers and jumpers all around the world. Happy Winter Solstice from Jump Because! When the bold branches Bid farewell to rainbow leaves - Welcome wool sweaters. -B. Cybrill THANKS. Truly Happy and Amazing Nationwide celebration of Kindness and Scrumptious foods! "Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow." -Melody Beattie "I usually get myself into situations that cause sparks. I mean I'm a girl that likes the storms. I love feeling alive, I love walking out in the cold in my bare feet and feeling the ice on my toes." -Tori Amos What makes you feel most alive? 
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“I am building a fire, and everyday I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match.” -Mia Hamm “You have to pay attention to the moment and make it the best it can be for you. I've been trying to do that. It's really made a major difference for me. I'm a happier person.” -Tracy Chapman Live in the moment. Dance, sing, laugh, travel, jump. And sleep when you need it... 
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"Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything -- all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart. ... Stay hungry. Stay foolish." - Steve Jobs, Stanford University commencement address, June 2005. In memory. | Welcome to Jump Because!
 Your jumps and stories:We want to share your jumping photos and "jump because" stories! Send them to: jumpbecause@gmail.com.   Giving Thanks 2011: Challenge + Contest Winner
 In November of 2011, we asked jumpers to submit a photo that kept the spirit of Thanksgiving and this quote in mind:
"We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures." -Thornton Wilder This photo above, sent in by Rick from Utah, was chosen as the winner of this JB Challenge + Contest! His submission features his family, who was celebrating their first Christmas together in 5 years. As Rick put it, "That was a moment worth jumping." The complete story behind the jump and the original post can be viewed here. Current Favorite Jump:
A wonderful JumpBecause story: Jump Because... For a Cause!
In June 2010, JumpBecause hosted a Potluck-for-a-Cause fundraiser to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. People brought amazing food, made fun crafts, participated in a raffle, and listened to great local music... and of course JUMPED! Check out the highlights of our fundraiser on the "Causes" page.  Jump Because in MSU Alumni Magazine
Jump Because was interviewed for the Michigan State University Alumni Magazine (Winter 2010 issue, p. 15).
One of Jump Because's founders attended MSU as an undergraduate and we're all proud to see JB featured among other Spartan news!  Jump Because in
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