09-08-2022, 09:57 AM
I find that the greatest peaceniks are those that have tasted blood mixed with one’s own bile. Or they go the other way and like a close friend of mine get “Death and hatred toward all mankind” tattooed on their body and forever be the monster. Two ways to go. I try to avoid all conflict now and strive to find love for all creatures be they broken, Ill-programmed, or just stupid.
I know the savagery that is just below the surface and while I understand and respect that monster inside. Controlling it is a far greater challenge and more worthy challenge than just using it.
Yet I also never forget those that died before me and afforded us this gift of freedom. However watered down that freedom has become. I used to say I like Russia as it was more free. Many Russians called me on this point not believing it could be true. Those lucky enough to travel to the west understood after a few weeks what I was suggesting. Great freedom requires great training and responsibilities. The idea of being free, while at the same time knowing you have a Garmin connected to a satellite, and a first responder complex at the ready for extracting you after a foolish decision isn’t really the same thing. Lol. I am not suggesting you do. Only that many do!
Self reliant, freedom is almost a zen like pursuit. I remember sleeping in a tent while Grizzlies wandered the area. We’d see them daily hiking toward Tweedsmuir Glacier from the ocean. We had one shotgun, to make a loud noise not for killing. No real time for defense if you both have to sleep. An acknowledgment they are the alpha and I live another day by their leave.
Good lessons for a 16 year old.
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I know the savagery that is just below the surface and while I understand and respect that monster inside. Controlling it is a far greater challenge and more worthy challenge than just using it.
Yet I also never forget those that died before me and afforded us this gift of freedom. However watered down that freedom has become. I used to say I like Russia as it was more free. Many Russians called me on this point not believing it could be true. Those lucky enough to travel to the west understood after a few weeks what I was suggesting. Great freedom requires great training and responsibilities. The idea of being free, while at the same time knowing you have a Garmin connected to a satellite, and a first responder complex at the ready for extracting you after a foolish decision isn’t really the same thing. Lol. I am not suggesting you do. Only that many do!
Self reliant, freedom is almost a zen like pursuit. I remember sleeping in a tent while Grizzlies wandered the area. We’d see them daily hiking toward Tweedsmuir Glacier from the ocean. We had one shotgun, to make a loud noise not for killing. No real time for defense if you both have to sleep. An acknowledgment they are the alpha and I live another day by their leave.
Good lessons for a 16 year old.
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