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Karon Howey
When I climb, I feel free. There is a sense of independence and accomplishment after completing each route. I strive to feel the fear in struggling to hold myself up and the relief once I complete the move. Big wall climbing magnifies all of these feelings. There is something about being suspended on a rock face - I can't get enough of it.
Before big wall climbing, be prepared. Get comfortable on the rock and learn the basic techniques of climbing. This is usually done on a top rope, where the rope runs through chains at the top of a route, immediately catching a climber in case of a fall. The next step - learn to sport lead. This increases the risk of bigger falls. As the climber goes up the route they periodically clip the rope through bolts in the rock.
After a climber gets comfortable on sport leading, they tend to move onto trad climbing, which is placing protection, like nuts and cams, in the rock to catch them in case of a fall. This increases risk because not only will the climber fall until the last placement catches, there is a chance that the protection could fail to hold, further lengthening the fall. Once a climber is solid on trad climbing, the real fun can begin.
My favorite part of big wall climbing is sleeping on the rock. Laying down to go to sleep just feet from a huge cliff invokes feelings that can be found no other way. I wake up, stretch my arms and look to my side only to see a vast expanse of air and trees far below, feeling totally content. There is nowhere I would rather be.
Whether it's your first big wall or your hundredth, you'll run into issues that wouldn't be found on smaller climb. From hauling up days worth of food and water, or trying to retrieve a stuck rope. It takes determination to push past your struggles and fear, making success so much sweeter.
One thing about big wall climbing is learning new things about yourself. Living on a wall, being totally self reliant and dealing with your struggles is extremely revealing. Big wall climbing allows a person to know more about themselves and is something everyone should try before they die.
Who of us would not like to know? Who has not asked this good question and wanted to know, especially those of us who have lost loved ones and think about it personally that way, as well as those who wonder whether Jonathan Edwards is looking down, or the apostle Paul? Let me say five things in response to this question.
I would say that if God grants saints in heaven to see the suffering and misery as well as the good on the earth, we may be sure that they see it not with their old imperfect eyes and that they understand it not with their old imperfect minds and that they assess it not with their old imperfect hearts. Rather (we may be sure because the Bible says so), they have been perfected in heaven (Hebrews 12:23).
They will see and understand and assess all things in a perfectly spiritual way that takes into account everything they need to know in order to make sense of it and to keep from making any mistakes. And so, they will not in the least doubt the goodness of God in what they see or the wisdom of God in what they see. That may be as important as any surety of whether they can come and see.
We should be cautioned to beware of spending too much time thinking about the saints above so that we are tempted to interact with them in the way that the Roman Catholics do when they pray to the saints and to Mary. I think this is very dangerous for the health of our faith. It has led many people (millions, I fear) to look to the saints and to Mary in their longing for help rather than focusing on Christ and the throne of grace that he has opened to us.
The bottom line is that we should focus on the great, central realities of the New Testament, which are rock solid, absolutely certain, and full of hope for all who trust in Christ. If you think about the great saints in heaven, take heart. If they see you at all, they are cheering you on to endure every hardship by encouraging you to focus on Christ.
Communication: a central part of everyday life. Whether it be for emotional, economical, or extracurricular purposes or anything in between, communication is a critical factor in bringing order from chaos. For Marines with the Air Traffic Control Maintenance Division of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, it is a matter of security and safety. To prevent miscommunication from the air or the ground, the Marines travel to a location called Sofu site, where a radio tower pivotal in keeping communications uninterrupted between training areas on base lies. The Marines who travel to the tower understand the importance of maintaining the tower at all times of the day.
"The job is absolutely important to the base. Safety issues arise in flight if there is no communication." Staff Sgt. Reagan Miller, ATC communications supervisor
The Sofu tower stands in an isolated area where buildings are scarce, and foliage fills the empty space. The tower itself overlooks a vast emerald countryside where the only hint of technology lies within an immense metal structure with wires and dongles draping across its frame. When travelling to this location, the Marines come equipped with various tools to check for irregular activities in radio frequencies, structures, and wiring. In addition, they are equipped with special harnesses to assist them in scaling towers safely and efficiently.
"Climbing and maintaining the Sofu tower is definitely not for everyone," Miller stated. "Personally, I think it's an experience because I love heights and it gives different scenery from the base, but for others, it can be a little nerve-racking being that high up."
On one of the most recent trips to the Sofu tower, Lance Cpl. Xinxin Dai, an ATC Communication Technician, was tasked with checking for any irregular communication errors that may be occurring at the tower. After going over the facility engineering plan and adjusting radio configurations on the ground, Dai began scaling the tower and working on one of the many antennas elevated high above the ground where the ambient sound of wind and birds were his only company.
"I enjoy the solitude very much," Dai said. "I also enjoy the opportunity to work in this environment. Once you climb up the tower you almost don't want to climb down."
Marines who scale the tower, like Dai, are well trained on safety and are experienced in operating on tall structures. Spending long hours on the tower is not uncommon, so coming equipped with all the right tools is a must. Eventually, it becomes second nature to scale the tower.
"The first time I climbed up here, sure it was intimidating with the wind blowing that day and the scale of the tower itself was huge," Dai said. "However, I have trust in our equipment and now going up there is no problem."
Marines like Dai clock in many hours working high above the ground, snug in their safety equipment while fixing signals and communication errors that may occur at the tower. Once the issue is resolved, they pack up all their gear and leave the area with a job well done. Having done the job few would have the courage to take up in the first place, the ride back is a quiet, peaceful one through the very same countryside they were just looking down at just a few moments ago.
"Doing a job like this feels like we're a part of something bigger than ourselves," said Dai. "Like our sweat and hard work are going into something really important and that feels satisfying to know."
Adam Lowe, who makes my tapestries, said, 'I've got this lovely carpet-maker that you can work with'. I immediately had the idea for this rug, but I was cautious - I had real qualms about it, so it took me six months to start it. It's quite a tasteless thing: a carpet with a homeless person on it.
His dreadlocks give him a kind of halo around his head. His dog is lying next to him, with a bandanna, which is sort of traditional. It's almost a Chirst-like image, with a cardboard cross, and the detritus of addiction and homelessness all around. It's done in the style of an Afghan rug. Around the edge, forming a perimeter, are different kinds of domestic architecture, sort of taunting him. There are pigeons, bottles, beer, chip trays and fag packets, a few syringes and crack pipes and lots of fag butts and pills. It was made by hand in Granada, Spain. It's come out exactly like I imagined it, which is quite rare.
The title is about not looking down your nose at people, but also about there being a 'glass floor'. The drop nowadays from, say, the top 20 per cent in society down to everyone else has become much more vertiginous. People living in metropolitan areas, with expensive houses and high-tech gadgets, education, jobs - they're shooting away from the rest of society. I wanted there to be a clash between the seductive, bright colours, the nice texture and the uncomfortable images. I'm fascinated to know who would dare to have this on the floor of their home.
Wow this post is powerful. The first thing that came to mind is Peter walking on the water in Matthew 14. While the scriptures don't say he looked down specifically, we know he took his eyes off of Jesus (and I know I would be looking down at the water!). Anyway, my point is that Jesus is leading us in this dance and when we look down or look away, the world around us is downright frightening. But the thought of looking up and letting Jesus lead, brings such peace and hope. Thank you for the reminder Chandel! I'm going to re-read this one again...I feel our Secret Weapon has more to say to me :)
Thank you Martha for tying putting spiritual truths within these stories. It is absolutely beautiful to watch.
Thank you Chandel for helping us to see these "hidden gems" within the story line. I am always amazed at what you can find.
P.S. I am still hoping for a post about Papa O'Toole and Oliver's relationship from what we saw in One in a Million.