Re: [Paddlewise] A Southern California Tragedy

From: Steve Cramer <cramersec_at_charter.net>
Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2007 20:32:08 -0400
Nick Schade wrote:
> On Mar 15, 2007, at 5:25 PM, Steve Cramer wrote:
> 
>> Nick Schade wrote:
>>> I had a discussion once with a friend of mine who is known to take 
>>> some risks on the water. I asked him if it would be OK if he died 
>>> while kayaking. He said, "No, I would feel horribly let down. I would 
>>> feel that the place I love has turned against me."
>>> So, how would you feel?
>>
>> I believe that if you believe the sea loves you, you are on track for 
>> a major attitude re-adjustment.
> 
> Note that he said he loves the sea, he isn't under any illusion that the 
> feeling is mutual.

Right, good point. But he would seem to feel betrayed-- "the place I 
love has turned against me". No, actually, it never knew you were there.

Steve
-- 
Steve Cramer
Athens, GA
http://www.savvypaddler.com
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