Re: [Paddlewise] BC's Perfect Storm

--- Doug Lloyd <dlloyd_at_telus.net> wrote:

-snip-

> "For me, paddling exposed coastline, negotiating large ocean surf,
> navigating difficult tidal passages, and developing the boat
> handling/rescue skills required to safely engage difficult weather
> conditions, satisfy an innate need for my particular version of deep
> play. In the context of wilderness, this helps me find a sense of
> person and place. Most deep play that transpires in a capricious
> environment like the ocean gives high regard to three-dimensional
> cognitive abilities along with the humility to recognize personal and
> technical limits. To safely enjoy deep play, the individual must be
> closely attuned to the environment having great respect toward it --
> realizing recklessness is the worst kind of risk-taking.
> Unfortunately, very deep play is often labeled as overly macho --
> merely a male disposition of the boy-man, when it is really exclusive
> of gender."
> 
> Well, take care. Safe paddling. Thanks for allowing me to indulge
> myself. And
> hey, you should have seen the seas that day, what an awesome planet
> we live on
> - don't forget it!
> 
> BC'in Ya
> Doug Lloyd
> 

Thank you Doug - for both the BC Perfect Storm post and this one! 
You're quite right that Deep Play is exclusive of gender.  I too, find
my spirit soaring when interacting with the sea - in all it's
manifestations (within my personal range of reason of course - which is
fairly wide, according to some).  

It really has little to do with adrenaline (though adredaline does play
a part in such *play*).  For me, it is really all about my spiritual
connection with the sea - and the love, respect, and awe that it
inspires in me.  This truly is an awesome water planet!  And qajaq is
truly an awesome and magical craft - affording us a very special
intimacy with the deep blue life force of this planet.  We paddlers are
fortunate souls.

Melissa

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