PeterO wrote: >but I find a lasting sense of facing up to absolute truth when >kayaking >responsibly near my perceived limits - as Richard Feynman >said - "Nature >cannot be fooled". Gabriel L Romeu wrote: >The pomo may argue that these are relative limits just because they >are >your limits (not universal) and that you perceive them. it is >also a >judgement defining 'responsibly', a variable term for each >individual and >each situation (this list attests to this). G'Day, Gee thanks Gabriel, I didn't expect a reply on this one! It could be argued that the absolute truth in this case isn't in one's personal limits or judgement - its in the clear perception of the power of nature, declaring "there is a bound for everyone within which it is possible to play". This might be described with calculus and chaos theory - but why bother - when paddling near ones limits (or being dumped) that truth becomes beautifully clear. As much of the best as I can possibly wish:~) PeterO *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Nov 17 1999 - 00:14:41 PST
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