101/1001 Update
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grim23Don't ever think that the reason that I am peaceful is because I forgot how to be violent. True warriors, those who have discovered what being a real, balanced warrior is all about, do not like being violent. They don't like hurting other people. They are men and women of peace, who enjoy living peaceably as much as they can, while all the time preparing for the time when they are forced to be otherwise. But, simply because they love living a peaceful, quiet life with their friends and family, that doesn't mean that they do not understand violence or that they have forgotten how to be violent if they have to do so. Warriors understand that even though they love peace, there are many in this world would do not; there are those who love to prey on the innocent.
Because of this fact, the peaceful warrior continues to train for violent confrontations, even though he hopes in his heart that he will never have to use his well-honed skills. He understands that the best way to ensure peace is to be ready for war. The weak do not intimidate the strong; only the strong keep the predators away. It is the sheepdogs who the predators fear, not the sheep. Live a peaceful life, but keep your skills sharp. - Bohdi Sanders
Body/Martial Arts/Physical Improvement/Testing Myself: I'm continuing 30 pushups, 30 air squats, 30 crunches, and 3 sets of 30 grippers every work day, although I haven't been to work since the 3rd. I have not trained in any Yang Style Tai Chi/Qigong classes this week and none of the Yang staff form.
We did night ruck a 3-mile ruck (35-lb. ruck) from July's GoRuck 'Revolt' Challenge tasks rucking requirement, which is a "Downwards Ladder (1 of each) - 5 miles, 4 miles, 3 miles, 2 miles, 1 mile." We still have to finish the May GoRuck 'Reverence' Challenge requirements are the second 5-mile Ruck, including "ruck[ing] 2+ miles in the vicinity of a local cemetery. No noise, only respect", and the additional tasking of visiting a grave and making an offering. We still have March's bonus WOD, all of June's 'Dare' Challenge, except for the rucking requirement, and all of July's tasks, except for the first three rucks.
Mind/Spirit/Centering/Health: I'm still reading The Chinese Martial Code: The Art of War by Sun Tzu, The Precepts of War by Sima Rangju, and Wu Zi on the Art of War by A. L. Sadler. While I was at Hanbleceya, I read Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion by Gregory Boyle, and finished a science fiction novel. While we were regrouping, I read Sexual Surrogate: Notes of a Therapist by Heather Hill with John Austin. An interesting read (published in 1976) about sexual dysfunction and relationship dynamics, with a historical context that was quite valuable - although there are definitely some cringe-worthy concepts about clinical thinking discussed that have since evolved. I'm also reading How to Be Compassionate: a Handbook for Creating Inner Peace and a Happier World by The Dalai Lama XIV and Jeffrey Hopkins, and The Not So Big Life: Making Room for What Really Matters by Sarah Susanka.
Maintenance/Shit Got To Be Done: I've gotten The Whorse back from the mechanic, and I'm in the process of washing, cleaning, and preparing her for duty at Burning Man this year. She will likely still need some minor maintenance tasks, and a thorough shakedown before I take her to the Burn.
In Case of Zombies/Disaster Preparation: No progress.
Base Station/Ol' Number3: I'm working on replacing the broken curtain rod brackets in Ol' Number 3. Painting the Gate House and the Pump House will be happening soon.
Adventure/Doing Stuff: I supported Faye as she prepared for her Hanbleceya ritual. We spent two days in the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest, and I worked hard to learn about some of the Native American culture and support and learn from others involved in the ritual. After all of the preparation was completed and we were processing to put Faye in her altar and start her Hanbleceya, one member of the procession noticed that a pair of trees had caught on fire. I and the others ran to the trees and between the three of us, put most of it out. However, the ceremony was canceled and the camp was hastily packed. The other two had just been put into their altars, but Faye didn't even get to hers. We stayed and monitored the tree and put out embers until the USFS showed up with a Brush Rig and a Command Vehicle. (the fire was only in the crown of one tree at that point, but still very dangerous). This was a huge loss for those undergoing Hanbleceya who had devoted thousands of hours of time, money, and preparation, and a huge loss for the Native American community. My heart is hurting for all of them, especially Faye.
Faye and I needed to regroup and spend some time in nature, so we decided to go to the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest/Eagle Cap Area and car camp for a few days. We visited the Wallowa County Museum, surprisingly large and full of artifacts, rode the Tram from the floor of the Wallowa Valley to the top of Mount Howard and hiked the scenic loops, did some geocaching along the way and completed the Oregon Delorme Challenge requirements. We still have to go to Bend at a later date and find the final to get credit for the Challenge.
Because of this fact, the peaceful warrior continues to train for violent confrontations, even though he hopes in his heart that he will never have to use his well-honed skills. He understands that the best way to ensure peace is to be ready for war. The weak do not intimidate the strong; only the strong keep the predators away. It is the sheepdogs who the predators fear, not the sheep. Live a peaceful life, but keep your skills sharp. - Bohdi Sanders
Body/Martial Arts/Physical Improvement/Testing Myself: I'm continuing 30 pushups, 30 air squats, 30 crunches, and 3 sets of 30 grippers every work day, although I haven't been to work since the 3rd. I have not trained in any Yang Style Tai Chi/Qigong classes this week and none of the Yang staff form.
We did night ruck a 3-mile ruck (35-lb. ruck) from July's GoRuck 'Revolt' Challenge tasks rucking requirement, which is a "Downwards Ladder (1 of each) - 5 miles, 4 miles, 3 miles, 2 miles, 1 mile." We still have to finish the May GoRuck 'Reverence' Challenge requirements are the second 5-mile Ruck, including "ruck[ing] 2+ miles in the vicinity of a local cemetery. No noise, only respect", and the additional tasking of visiting a grave and making an offering. We still have March's bonus WOD, all of June's 'Dare' Challenge, except for the rucking requirement, and all of July's tasks, except for the first three rucks.
Mind/Spirit/Centering/Health: I'm still reading The Chinese Martial Code: The Art of War by Sun Tzu, The Precepts of War by Sima Rangju, and Wu Zi on the Art of War by A. L. Sadler. While I was at Hanbleceya, I read Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion by Gregory Boyle, and finished a science fiction novel. While we were regrouping, I read Sexual Surrogate: Notes of a Therapist by Heather Hill with John Austin. An interesting read (published in 1976) about sexual dysfunction and relationship dynamics, with a historical context that was quite valuable - although there are definitely some cringe-worthy concepts about clinical thinking discussed that have since evolved. I'm also reading How to Be Compassionate: a Handbook for Creating Inner Peace and a Happier World by The Dalai Lama XIV and Jeffrey Hopkins, and The Not So Big Life: Making Room for What Really Matters by Sarah Susanka.
Maintenance/Shit Got To Be Done: I've gotten The Whorse back from the mechanic, and I'm in the process of washing, cleaning, and preparing her for duty at Burning Man this year. She will likely still need some minor maintenance tasks, and a thorough shakedown before I take her to the Burn.
In Case of Zombies/Disaster Preparation: No progress.
Base Station/Ol' Number3: I'm working on replacing the broken curtain rod brackets in Ol' Number 3. Painting the Gate House and the Pump House will be happening soon.
Adventure/Doing Stuff: I supported Faye as she prepared for her Hanbleceya ritual. We spent two days in the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest, and I worked hard to learn about some of the Native American culture and support and learn from others involved in the ritual. After all of the preparation was completed and we were processing to put Faye in her altar and start her Hanbleceya, one member of the procession noticed that a pair of trees had caught on fire. I and the others ran to the trees and between the three of us, put most of it out. However, the ceremony was canceled and the camp was hastily packed. The other two had just been put into their altars, but Faye didn't even get to hers. We stayed and monitored the tree and put out embers until the USFS showed up with a Brush Rig and a Command Vehicle. (the fire was only in the crown of one tree at that point, but still very dangerous). This was a huge loss for those undergoing Hanbleceya who had devoted thousands of hours of time, money, and preparation, and a huge loss for the Native American community. My heart is hurting for all of them, especially Faye.
Faye and I needed to regroup and spend some time in nature, so we decided to go to the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest/Eagle Cap Area and car camp for a few days. We visited the Wallowa County Museum, surprisingly large and full of artifacts, rode the Tram from the floor of the Wallowa Valley to the top of Mount Howard and hiked the scenic loops, did some geocaching along the way and completed the Oregon Delorme Challenge requirements. We still have to go to Bend at a later date and find the final to get credit for the Challenge.
