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I think this article is a great way to explain one persons joy over something that seems so simple to someone else. Obviously Walter looked at Denali and its view differently than the other climbers. He fully appreciated what he saw, even though his body was slowly deteriorating. The other climbers I’m sure, enjoyed the view as well, but they couldn’t smile the same way Walter did. I think Walter knew he was going to die soon, so why not go out doing the one thing you love. He knew the view from Denali was going to be his last, so he looked at it with an attitude of serene bliss and in complete ignorance of his current health conditions. Although I think it is wonderful Walter is able to smile in pain because he was so happy to be where he was, I think his choice to climb was also selfish. Clearly, he didn’t have the knowledge, the physical endurance, or health to sufficiently climb up Denali. Due to his decision to climb, he put other climbers in danger, and left them standing in the cold waiting for him to move his feet. However, this article is also a reminder of how some people forget the beauty they are seeing. They get so caught up with making it to the summit, making record times, or aren’t fully living in the moment. However, those like Walter, are living in the present moment, taking it all in as it comes, and fully enjoying life’s adventure no matter what their health condition may be.
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Ch. 11- I have noticed a group field amongst our debrief sessions which has provided effective ways of discussion. This group field is at the centre of the circle, where nothing is happening, and the centre is in silence. However there is silence, each individuals mind is not silent. At least for me, I’m usually focusing on what I’m going to say and what I can bring to the discussion. This sort of silence may be effective by allowing others the chance to speak up or gather thoughts. When the centre is silent, I feel like I am more ready to share my thoughts. Hopefully this group field is apparent in others and it provides an effective way to debrief, rather than ineffective.
Ch. 9- “A wise leader settles for good work and then lets others have the floor.” The quote reminds me how Adam has introduced several of our debriefs. He briefly states his thoughts, and allows us to debrief with each other. Rarely does he interrupt to change group dynamics or to take all the credit. One group session that really reflects ‘a good group’ was the debrief about our ego and how it has affected us and our group members. Almost all of us discussed the ‘ego’ and everyone was given a chance to comment. The whole time Adam allowed the discussion to freely flow, which is a good example of him sharing the floor.
Ch. 12- I think this chapter is a very crucial attribute to letting things go and becoming aware of the overall situation. We can all remember the trailer incident, I wasn’t even there but I could sense the negative energies. The individuals whose feelings were hurt or involved in the dispute, initially acted on impulse. Their actions with one another were not kind and only made the situation worse. What not only they should’ve done, but we all need to learn, is to step back from the fight and pay more attention to the whole body’s reaction. When we can successfully do this, we become an observer, and react less harshly.
After the Routeburn it was obvious the individuals had time to reflect on the situation and let their senses rest. They became more understanding of the trailer incident and were able to let go of their ego. This is why silent reflection and turning inward to digest what has happened is an effective form of the group process.
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Ch. 35- Keep it Simple, in order to make our mission stress-free and easy on our body with our bags, it was best to keep the transport simple. By taking a shuttle that picked us up at the airport and dropped us off right at the hostel door, our mission was simple and relaxed.
Ch. 27- “An experienced traveller does not need a packaged tour to go places safely.” Our mission to Manly was our first ‘individual transport’ and it went well for everyone. Our mission was beyond techniques, we went with the flow of our openness and had smooth sailing.
Ch. 24- The most effective way to travel is to take it easy. I took our mission easy by simply asking the info desk for advice and arranged a shuttle. After a travel day it’s best to be easy with yourself and not let your ego take control. It’s easy for your ego to over-run you when you’re tired and hungry. Therefore, I found it best to take it easy and make it to our destination in a present, open mind-state.
~Laura
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