23 JAN 25
This is the first post I’ve made where I’m writing directly within the site instead of putting it in my phone’s notes and pasting it here. I have so many notes in multiple devices I no longer have access to. One of them refuses to turn on and this is the one with a lot of content. The device I had before my last one goes back almost a decade so I know a lot is on that one. I’ve written so much in my life. Volumes of work lost to the rapid rate of entropy modern technology suffers. This highlights a major concern of mine about the direction humanity is going into the future. We’re putting all our eggs into one basket – that basket is our reliance on the digital medium for the exchange of information. Shifting our methods of discourse and social interaction that forces a dependency on centralized infrastructure that supports its operation.
This infrastructure is not only insanely taxing on resources, it’s immensely unstable and frail. To make our bed in such an environment risks the atrophying of our sociability. I’ve reached a state where I would rather be alone than to be with other people. It’s difficult to discern the primary source of this state I’m in. Is it the changing landscape of our methods of interaction or is it my circumstances due to the experience of life I’ve had thus far. It’s likely a miserable combination of the two. Yet, I should recognize this as an opportunity to practice making my way to the Most High God amidst this awkward transformation in my life, one where I’m growing out of the desire for constant social interaction. It’s probably not a healthy trajectory but it’s the one I’m on. This is giving me plenty of time to really flesh out who I am and the value I can add to people’s lives. I have several areas of interest that I focus on:
- A relationship with my God
- Brand Management and Business Development
- Writing
- Photography
- Music Production
- Film making
- Skateboarding
- Cooking
- Fitness
- Journalism
On top of these I like to keep up with current events, keeping up with family, friends, and have time to keep up with basic life tasks. Notice that nowhere did I mention money management and my bank account really shows this. It doesn’t really make sense to include this in an area of focus since I’m not really making enough money to manage anything because it stays coming in and going right back out. This is why I’m writing here today. It’s why I made a list of what I focus on so that I can have some semblance of structure in my life. These are my genuine areas of focus in life and are areas I would like to use in order to supply value.
I’ve experienced a lot in life and I’m ready to share it with others. My exposure to Scripture and, while I still have mountains of insight to gain from studying it more, the amount of time I’ve spent in the Word gives me a vantage point that can benefit others in their own personal walk with the Supreme Deity. It’s something I actively focus on daily and has become my treasure. Following after the King of Heaven, obeying His commands and worshiping Him are things I do my best to incorporate in every moment. Being as close to Him as possible is where I like to be. Sharing this road to peace with others is the primary focus of my life. When I see an opportunity for fellowship with a brother or sister I take it immediately. The way I like to share the Gospel is through my action. Letting the light of Christ shine through me so that all may see God’s glory.
The primary service I want to provide to people is guiding them through epic journeys in the wilderness. The importance of maintaining our connection to nature is the highest it has ever been. In a world where the only reality people have ever known is the assembly line human capital factory system created by the military-industrial complex, a step into the most natural and mildly hostile environment can help realign our whole being in a way that few other physical experiences can match. Having the capability to navigate this type of terrain is a skill that can save lives in treacherous times.
My struggle isn’t with the development of the service, it’s with the delivery of it. But before I can deliver the service I need to have a place for people to place orders. This is the site where that will happen. It’s been a long, painful approach to get to this point but that’s just a natural consequence of being refined. I began bringing this site live back in October to begin my effort of delivering this service. I’ve been battling depression in the face of very tumultuous trials all while slowly but surely getting here to this very moment. So you might be wondering, what does this service entail?
Foundation
Offering three free classes per month:
1. Map and Compass Basics
2. Pace and Speed Measurement
3. Wilderness Survival
Virtual Package
Getting the lifestyle change minus the mountains
1. Foundation
2. Personalized Fitness Plan
3. Meal Plans
Basic Package
Getting out there (can include no more than a Class 2 Summit)
1. Virtual Package
2. Personalized Trip Plan
3. In Person Training Sessions
Advanced Package
Everything the Basic Package provides but preparing for longer and higher hikes that include hut trips