What went wrong part 2
This is a continuing thought and lesson from my last blog called What Went Wrong??
I already presented the questions that I derived from the publicized story of the young man who died on a trail just around the corner from Ways Of The Wild Institute. This write-up is about what the intent is behind how the news story has been written and spread.
Every mainstream news article has a hidden agenda that can clearly be seen by how it is written and presented to the public. Every story! This one is no different. First you must look at key components such as the following:
- · Young American male
- · Wilderness
- · Winter
- · Solo hike
- · Sketchy facts that do not add up
- · Death
- · Local shock in the public
- · Claims of him being highly experienced and well versed in survival skills
- · 3 days including the day he left and was found
Those are some of the major key components of this story. If we break them down we can begin to see what is behind the story. First the story is about a young American male so the public automatically feels for the story and sees it as something that hits the all American home. He is said to have been well versed in wilderness excursions and survival skills. This gives the public the feel that he is a highly experienced outdoorsman. They are speaking of the “back-country” (wilderness) which sets the scene and invokes the standard thoughts of fear when it comes to the undeveloped wild country. The fact that he was alone gives rise to abandonment issues that many carry and feeds that feeling of separation and that fear of being lost and alone. The sketchy facts help to feed the fear factor by not allowing the mind of the reader easily piece the reality of the story together. The young man’s death from “apparent” reasons also adds to the fear of the readers mind. They admit to no hardcore reasons, just skepticism.
If we put all this together we get the following-
Instill and promote FEAR in the public of the wilderness, winter and outdoor oriented activities. I have heard many comments from local people who are telling people to stay out of the woods in winter because they could get hurt and die. They are telling people that even highly experienced people die out there. Fear, fear and more fear.
First of all how experienced can a 19 year old be in anything? Experience comes from many years of doing in all kinds of situations. Like I said in my last blog, if he was so experienced he would have never embarked upon the trip he did with the supposed gear he took with him.
The fact is that society does not wish people to be independent and self sufficient. They do not wish people to gain skills that would allow them to survive outside of society’s rules and binding ways of living. This is a general type of programming and even brainwashing that takes place on a daily basis throughout the media. Most people buy it and spread it without questioning or looking at the actual facts kept behind the scenes. Because of this story there are many local people who will now avoid the beautiful and powerful winter wilderness surrounding their own homes and quaint towns. Not only will they avoid the outdoors but also the practice of skills that could allow them to truly experience the freedom the wilderness presents.
I tell such stories to my students at Ways Of The Wild Institute and then present the facts presented and not presented. I teach why the story was presented the way it was and why people react to it the way they do. I stress the reality that it is all about instilling, promoting and spreading fear. I do not teach students to fear the wilderness, but to respect it. Through respect we gain a vastly deeper level of knowledge and true understanding of our connection to all things. Through respect we come to understand that fear has no place in the mix. Respect teaches us to look deeper and with a higher level of quality that allows us to safely and smartly interact with all life.
Yes this has been a tragic story, but we should not allow it to trigger fear and avoidance of life, but rather teach us that using our minds, being aware of surroundings and self (including our limitations) and building our skill levels are essential to a fulfilling life. Be smart, be wise and do not fall for the fear traps that the media presents everywhere!
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January 22nd, 2012 at 7:02 pm
Like I said a while back White Wolf. Fear is the biggest thing governments have going for them. And the media – everyday says this. Like my Dad said to me once ”There’s never any good news on news shows”. Wulamallessin White Wolf.
January 22nd, 2012 at 9:32 pm
Never be afraid to walk your path, learn your lessons thru experiencing the world around us and the people whom we surround ourselves with rather than allowing ourselves to sucked into the “distractions” of the modern world. I too was lost in the woods and became afraid to go back in them. But I’ve decided that rather then tuck tail and hide I need to learn navigation. I will keep coming to learn and practice my skills in the woods for they hold such beauty, a sanctuary for us all. Thank you for writing such wonderful pieces White Wolf…. You are a true guide for us all
January 22nd, 2012 at 11:15 pm
The more control we give government, the more they can take care of us. I would rather take care of myself.
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:41 pm
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January 23rd, 2012 at 1:24 pm
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January 23rd, 2012 at 8:25 pm
Dale Carnegie: “One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon-instead of enjoying the roses blooming outside our windows today.”