The Alaska sport fisherman is a study of contrasts. He or she understands the difference between a successful catch and no catch. For the fortunate angler the outdoor experience transcends the fishing outcome while maintaining no contradiction. For the unfortunate, however, success is the only reward while risking failure and emptiness. For these who prize only the destination, a joyful journey rests beyond the length of the fisherman’s cast.
All sporting events share equally in the culmination of both ecstasy and agony, i.e., for every winner there must be a loser. Experienced Alaskans are grounded in the knowledge that whatever exists its opposite is equally true, and therefore also exists. To understand the nature of opposites is to know Nature’s genius. Alaska’s spawning salmon are guided by Nature’s necessity, requiring death in order to provide life for the species. Although differences my appear subtle or extreme embracing all in a harmonious blend provides a more gratifying life experience.
All sporting events share equally in the culmination of both ecstasy and agony, i.e., for every winner there must be a loser. Experienced Alaskans are grounded in the knowledge that whatever exists its opposite is equally true, and therefore also exists. To understand the nature of opposites is to know Nature’s genius. Alaska’s spawning salmon are guided by Nature’s necessity, requiring death in order to provide life for the species. Although differences my appear subtle or extreme embracing all in a harmonious blend provides a more gratifying life experience.
Douglas C. Myers, Author/Artist
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