Were you moved or touched by something on the tube lately?

I ask because I normally am not the type to cry at movies, certainly not from TV shows. In this case, it was during an episode of Survivor. Now I’ve been to the jungle, and I’ve been in survivor type situations myself. I have certainly watched my share of National Geographic programs and films. So I really don’t knw why I was so moved by this particular moment.

It was the circumstance, the situation, I think. Also the late hour, together with being alone and probably my chemicals being where they are right now… but in the episode where the local man shows them how to make the most of their machete and a little bamboo – I sat both in awe and respect, and was very moved.

I don’t know why. I’d seen things done in the wild before, really cool things done – first hand. There was something about his innocence and brilliance at the same time – something about the simplicity of needing nothing but a knife to survive the jungle – yet with the sophistication and genius that it takes to light a fire from just bamboo. You know, without any other tools. Just bamboo.

I was again reminded, I guess, of the simple things in life – and how they are taken for granted. And to be thankful for all I’ve got.

Including this wonderful online community.