The Big Date

Back in the fall of 1989, I was scouting a tract of forest in a remote part of Riley, Maine. It was chilly enough to see my breath as I hiked up the old skid trail. Riley is known for its rugged terrain, and this was no exception. My eyes were mostly scanning the ground to make sure I had sure footing. These kind of days were what I loved most about being a forester. I had the freedom to let my thoughts wander as I continued up the mountainside.
A loud breathy snort brought me back to attention. Up ahead about 20 feet was an enormous bull moose! Now, these guys run about 1500 lbs and 6 feet tall at shoulder height. To make matters worse, it was their rut, or mating season. Guess who he wanted to be his date?
Panic stricken, I looked all around for a place to hide, eventually crouching behind a huge spruce. Once I knew I was safe from Bullwinkle’s advances, all I could think of was how ‘wicked cool’ this was! I continued to watch the magnificent animal until he was out of sight. My fear had been transformed into appreciation for the majesty of nature.

These can be very scary times for people. Maybe the best thing you can do for someone is to be a safe place. Putting some distance between them and their fears might allow a different perspective on the problem.

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