So true , looking at the entirety of a massive, complex problem is daunting - but as we can only do one thing at a time anyway, approaching it task by task, a piece at a time, gets the job done. That said, if you have even one other person to help you, your work is cut in half! I wish I could have been that person … but I’m afraid I haven’t been able to maintain anything close to the incredible level of fitness that allows you to gaze on the gigantic devastation wrought by 2 huge fallen limbs and say, “Guess I’d better get busy.” You are simply awesome.
Thank you so much. And of course this is exactly why I am such a proponent of some strength training in addition to Taiji. Just the tasks required to live a lifestyle as I do, requires a great deal of stamina and fitness everyday. My wife and I could not live here if I can't do the work.
I’m sorry about the tree falling and that you are saddled with the chore of cleaning up the mess. I wish I lived nearer your place so I could come over and help. Your attitude is a great lesson for me that I will try to carry into my challenges. Good luck with clearing up the damage, I’m glad no one got hurt.
From my reading, I gather that the ancient Greeks conceived of Reality as driven by Necessity (Ananke) -- they considered Necessity to be feminine, and married to Time (Horus), with children they called The Fates. If there is truth to such ideas, you can see how Life can get complicated -- and inconveniently, at times. You have my sympathies! But by "using" the limbs/trees/effort as Gong Fu, and cultivating perseverance, you've re-found that pearl once more. A good lesson!
im so sorry for the accident. True taichi master, yield and redirected the unlucky event to find the positive. "Investing in loss" All the best, Master Randall
Over the years, I've learned to take the view that our adversities are blessings in disguise. It allows us to connect and realize the struggles of all . I hope that this problem will soon be just a memory for you
Yes! Thank you for reminding me that compared to many other woes, this is just a little blip. I should be happy cutting trees in my own yard and enjoy it as a disguised blessing! All the wildlife are really enjoying the lowered foliage, deer feeding on the brush pile, quail and turkeys on the disturbed ground.
@@edw4611 No worry, I never took it wrong. Your post actually did help me to see things in a bigger light, so thank you. Anyone would be happy in my shoes, working on their own 5 acre ranch with nature all around them.
Wow! To me it looks quite overwhelming, I live in the desert , Far West Texas! that's more trees than I see in a year! Love your attitude, a real master. If I can help in any way please let me know.
Thank.you for your offer! Got it back under control after six days of work. Just a huge brush pile to deal with now and bigger trunks against the fence.
That's a lot of work! Good thing you are in excellent shape and have good attitude. I wish you could have gotten some neighborly help. It's the kind of thing I would show up for if I was in the area. Getting a little bit done often is what I hear works. Thanks for the tour and life lesson.
Thank You! As my good friend, Ed W reminded me, blessings come in many forms. That I can do this cleanup on my 5 acre ranch makes me appreciate what I have. We got to live under this ancient giant Black Oak for over 30 years. We believe that it was an tree that the local native Americans camped under as it was a prime location with two creeks on either side of the hill that we are located on, good for hunting and fishing. The deer camp out regularly under this. So we are sad to see it go. I guess having to do all this cleanup really connects me to it. I plan to use some of the wood and make some carvings as a tribute to the tree that has nourished our souls for so long.
@@randallfung5457 Sounds like you're in a magic spot, another blessing for you. I have to mention your friend Adam, I did not know he and his ilk would delight on oak leaves! Yes, you have some good hard wood to craft with. Shalom....
