Find Your Support
The Turning Feral Journal - Day 32
Day 32: There is a reason that fighters have people in their corner when they step into the ring. It’s because it takes a fleet of people to get the warrior to the battlefield in a healthy state and it takes a small number of close confidants and supporters to guide the fighter through the battle – win or lose.
Learning a new sustainability skill or turning feral is no different. You cannot do it alone. You need people in your corner guiding you and cheering you on. So, as a combatant in life, you need to find and nurture a strong relationship with the people that you want in your corner when the fight comes. It takes investment, training, and a desire to be coached.
Or, maybe you aren’t the fighter right now? That’s OK, too. Finding opportunities to mentor and guide others on their journey is of equal importance. The ratio of support to fighters is likely 10:1, anyhoo, so don’t be afraid to reach out and offer that supportive voice or advice to the person you see struggling in an area you have knowledge in. Share freely and grow through giving.
You can hear my support in the video above… the quiet supportive coach in my life through all things, including long range precision shooting, my wife!
Daily Prompt: Where do you need support? Who in your circle do you want in your corner and what is keeping you from reaching out to them? Are there people you know who could use your support in their fight today?:
Motivational Passage:
Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful. And believe that anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you.
-Misty Copeland
Rewilding Action: Meat grinding. This is an essential piece of the equation in processing your own meat and one that intimidates a lot of people. My suggestion is to purchase a meat grinder and start practicing with store bought products. You can grind chicken breast, beef, pork, etc. and begin to play with your fat content and ratios. This is often cheaper than buying pre-ground meats in many instances and will pay off when you do finally harvest your own wild game.