ahoy, in the preliminary stages of our journey, we often fail to notice the beauty of nature's furtive creatures, like the bears, hiding within the thicket. they watch us with curiosity, as we, oblivious to their presence, recommence from the start of our travels after each port. it's a reminder to always be attentive to the inputs of the wild, for they teach us lessons in humility and the art of moving quietly through life's vast ocean.