Bolt Out of B-More

The thought of getting away from all of your problems in society sounds blissful to many, but only a few really act on their thoughts. Getting away from civilization, and problems, and life as you know it is something that takes guts. When you venture out on your solo journey to spiritual enlightenment via nature, you have to understand the potential dangers, and the definite consequences of your decision. You have to really want to get away. In "Into the Wild", Jon Krakauer not only talks about Chris, but he talks about Everett Ruess, the man who seemingly disappeared in 1934, Gene Rosellini, the mayor of "Hippie Cove", and John Waterman, the seemingly mentally ill young adult who died while attempting to climb Denali. I believe each one of these men really wanted to escape civilization, and that their adventures were well worth dying for. If I had no strings attached to my family, and could slip away without anyone noticing, I would. I would be escaping any emotional baggage, as Chris McCandless would say, I would be escaping problems, and most of all, I would be escaping the stress of living amongst other humans. I wouldn't miss having to wake up every morning and go about the same routine, I wouldn't miss having obligations, and I wouldn't miss the stress.