Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important. - Arthur Conan Doyle

The place to improve the world is first in one's own heart and head and hands, and then work outward from there. - Robert Pirsig

Masjid Hajjah Fatimah Mosque - Singapore 1994

The genesis of Renegade Surf was intended as a beta test for a future website to help seekers of freedom & natural solutions to connect. Back in 2010 my mind was pickled with toxins from self sabotage. Clarity today has helped me understand the process of awakening from cognitive dissonance regarding an experience with a ritual sacrifice of human life.

This blog on DARPA Go-GoBlog is now used for personal writings on topics during a comeback from a depressed state.

Cool thing about going for it in life is your wipe outs are recorded possibly increasing the learning curve towards self actualization.

International travel & moving west to California was possible thru what many term as ‘service’ in the U.S. Navy. The truth was was that the bulk of my time as a Naval Supply Officer could be best described as a ‘taxpayers burden.’ It wasn’t until an interview with a Deere & Company Executive in Davenport, Iowa did I start to question the philosophy of my professional existence on Spaceship Earth.

A balanced life of travel & passion has been constructive to process real world changes. Learning to surf big game and longboard proficiently were achievements. Turning 53 and seeking to rid my leg of a SCRAM ankle monitor the summer plan is to stand up paddle surf a real board.

Relapsing back to alcohol & feeling rather than embracing spiritual awareness in the summer of 2021 was costly but, again, most constructive.

Lessons:

- Taking a motorcycle class in San Diego was surprisingly pleasant & effective. A must for those looking to go forward on two wheels. 

- Riding TREK bicycles the past 5 years assisted with this process greatly. During this time I was hit from the back [in the bike lane’ sending me Superman style flying resulting in a hard fall. Drivers with smart devices are less than smart & can easily kill you. Riding is rare as conversations about philosophy.

- You are not wealthy unless you are healthy. Clarity is Paramount 2 Success.

Looking back my adventures on 2 wheels prepared us for a potential business:

- January 1994 - U.S. Naval Supply School at Athens, GA - Request for service “ANYWHERE BUT NORFOLK, VA” resulted in orders to The British East India Territory. Business trips as The Navy Exchange Officer to Singapore / Japan helped mold the young malleable mind.

- March 1995 - Riding a motorcycle in Chiang Mai Thailand helped envision alternative lifestyles by different cultures. Instead of riding elephants with pictures the search to ride thru feral towns and local agricultural regions was constructive.

- March 1996 - BMW R80/7 NY / New Jersey - City riding & sole trip to Boston. City riding in Thailand, Singapore or NYC all provided glimpses of human interaction.

- 2020/2021 - KLR650 with Surf Rack. EZ parking solutions for access to waves.

Riding motorcycles & experiencing the wild helped conceptualize new lands. Traveling around emerging economy Asia in the 1990’s showed the effectiveness of small enduro travel.

Society has moved to larger vehicles & homes in Northern America with the aid of a massive bull market in financial assets, securitization and sentiment.

Big thinkers of the world have successfully used fear & elitism to promote the electric vehicle. Workers in the FIRE / Service / Consumption Comrade economy who’ve never experienced producing goods or real materials buy the narrative for this idea of clean living.

We see an opportunity to remain somewhat free in Nevada from the designed implosion coming to California. Bicycles & A-R-T Moto / Surf Gallery could be an option in our designated town.

Stepping into Liquid would be possible at Lake Mojave & the Pacific Ocean. Wing / Sail surf & Stand up paddle.

The worlds doors seem to be closing around those not preparing. It’s amazing how few people seek real estate and a home base of operations in another country much less own physical precious metals. Every day goes by with greater risks to principal in paper without a REAL insurance policy and plan.

Turning 53 next month the recognition of a focus in the water is essential. Zen will be achieved on a peddle bicycle to transition.

Summary -

Systems appear designed increase dependency.

Feeling vs Critical Thinking with Bread & Circuses dominates the media.

Clear focus on goals is essential. Continued research & gratitude.

+++ Axiom - Continual transition from consumer to producer is now a focus with the better understanding of balance in lifestyle. A conscious choice to ‘do good’ was always a primary goal > & recognition of the fact I was misguided during much of my life was the beginning of a paradigm shift.

Riding motorcycles around the world > surfing in 2 hemisphere has been amazing ride.

Plans for Summer 2023 to be a big year. The establishment wants us Dead & Bloated. Fight Back!

- CAS