"...the founders of both the Scouting Movement and the Order of the Arrow valued camping as a way to teach Scouting skills. But each Scout who has truly experienced the outdoors while camping will value camping for its own sake. True, it is in the outdoors that many Scouts learn how to tie their knots and their bandages, and first use a compass. But it is also true that the outdoors is where a Scout's self-reliance is fostered."
This is a great letter. I have wondered myself where my self-reliance comes from. I'm sure that my Dad being away a lot because of the military had something to do with that. But I filled my time with camping, hiking, outdoor skills. I camped every weekend for a year straight during my Sophomore year of high school and then staffed Summer Camp that Summer. I really DID develop a sense of self in the outdoors. I gained confidence in my ability to survive in the wilderness and thus gained confidence in my ability to help MYSELF.
Look for the answers yourself first. Explore. Make mistakes. But through this process I think I learned to rely on myself too much. I forgot that it's ok to ask for help. Never forget that many people have been through what you're going through RIGHT NOW. Use their wisdom. They want to help...but you need to ask first. Whether you're a kid having relationship problems or an adult having money problems, you must always remember to "ASK for help BEFORE it's TOO LATE!"
See you at the top,
Sensei Brian
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