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The training was absolutely amazing and emotional, I'm also happy to say that we're both been accepted to the program and will be starting right off the bat! So much has happened and has been realized, I'm not sure I should go into too much detail when describing what we went through... I'll try to keep it short:
We were given the week to experience the desert through the eyes of a student. Our first 24 hours were spent in silence which was both meditative and a mental cacophony of thoughts. After being forbidden to interact, we then grew into coyotes and formed a tight, six person family where our pasts and hearts were revealed. Our final phase was again in silence, but also at a distance that left us surrounded by nothing but the desert.
We all learned such a tremendous amount... about who we were with, ourselves, the program, survival, strength of mind and body... we learned how to be better people and how to be at peace. My appreciation for life has been amplified.
Enough sappy stuff! We also were taught how to make bomb proof shelters, bivouacs, bow fires, and the best bacon I've had in my entire life.
The day after we got back, I went out to Capitol Reef National Park with Nate for a day hike (as if we didn't get enough while we were out.... heh). We ended up going 9+ miles and connecting 5 different trails. It was beautiful. I love it here.
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