Usually, a text of about two pages is repeatedly worked on for at least one week before it gets its final structure, spelling control and after some extra time the final editing by my proof readers (thank you Maureen - USA , Carmen - Canada and Geoffrey - UK).

I am not a literature writer and every sentence or word has a meaning for me in the whole. My intention is not to be to a popular writer, my goal is to reach the mind of the curious man or woman with an open heart for Eastern philosophical thought, backed up with Western science and knowledge.

My readers are mostly male, but in my therapy practice, 80% of the clients are female. By combining these two different disciplines, I stay whole and enjoy it to the fullest. This way of reading and writing is a manner to integrate the left brain ego structured mind with the right brain holistic and intuitive mind. By juggling words, circumstances and hidden links in life cycles, I try to get the reader as awake and curious as possible. The more '?' question marks I generate, the more 'aha' insights will be created in the process of visiting this site…

First of all, the following explanation is an option and it does not mean that young guides are of 'no value' or technology is always 'bad'. It's the combination of all the different factors (Meta View) that influence in a positive or negative way the possible outcome of the intended trip.

I could easily write in such a way that the young man gets the final favour but I must admit that I adjusted the tale so that the man who is about my age comes out as the best choice! Ha, ha… yes, I have still a big, well structured, dominant ego.

By the way, 'if the ego has to be transcended, you need one' (C. Maxwell Cade - England).

The key of the whole text is hidden in its tail: the weather forecast. Adam and Bob are not really good in weather matters but Charlie has the most experience and works regularly with it. If he concludes that he departs after 7 days, he has good reason and this should be considered important.

Let's make an evaluation.
(my personal opinion, which can differ from yours):

Adam 'escapes' probable weather glitches for half the duration of his trip. The fact that he borrows his equipment is rather negative and his education and training is not really suited to do a dangerous job for someone else. The fact that he hasn't had any mishaps is also negative as the way in which he handles a crisis has not been proven yet. The fact that he works as an assistant for a bigger institution is no guarantee that he possesses the leadership needed for the trip.

The trap could be his low price. What is the value of the life of you and your family?

Bob gets 'a full hit' in meeting weather-related problems. Moreover, as he seems to be rather macho in his gifts to technology and bravado, he faces the chance of ending up in a minor technical glitch, aggravated with possible weather-related issues. Moreover, his life history tells about 'rescue and helicopter' matters some 3 years ago and needed 'overhaul' of equipment 3.2 years ago. If these matters get recreated someway next coming weeks (activated by the long term 3.2 y. life cycle), the seed for disaster could lie ahead. The mountaineering skill and three languages are of no use in the swamped, flat jungle. Going down rapids in a kayak upstream from a huge waterfall is in my eyes no reference at all and just plain dangerous.

Bob is, in my view, the worst choice and the most expensive (as it often is in life).

Charlie seems to be sensitive to the weather and is qualified in his communication and prudent by limiting the equipment to the minimum with proved work procedures. Having two boats available means a backup if one breaks down. His best value, in my view, is his long experience and his survival power (3 times almost death) and the fact that he obviously loves life to the fullest ('life lovers' stay alive the longest in extreme crisis situations). He also has the best experience in medical and weather matters.

The understanding of the tribes tongue is of minor importance but welcome and the belief in jungle ghosts is no handicap (it's good to keep your intuition 'vigilant'). The chance of something bad happening is lowest with him and if it takes place, he has the best possibility to get through it safe.

I put my money on Charlie (yes, I know, I am talking about myself in a way - I said, I would give you my personal, biased meaning). If I was in a hurry, I would ask Bob to look at the weather again and go for it. If my finances were tight, Adam would be OK after waiting 4 more days.

What you are really observing is 'TIME INTEGRATION' (4th dimension) as being the critical factor (more about this on other pages and in my forthcoming book).

If you look through the scene with 'archetypal spectacles', Adam is better balanced than Bob but still too young and underdeveloped (beginning but balanced Warrior with less developed King) and can be considered safe in less critical conditions. Bob is a macho character (unbalanced Warrior and Magician with probable lack of prudence) with a lust for power and gizmo's. Charlie is best integrated (all four King, Warrior, Lover and Magician archetypes together).

In critical life circumstances, the archetypes play a much more important role because of the danger of a break down in the normal 'thinking capacities' (Air and Fire). Moreover, if the archetypes are poorly integrated, you can get contamination from a hidden and traumatised 'Water' content, which is dangerous in life threatening conditions. The tales of big drama's such as the Titanic are stuffed with examples about these phenomena.

Again, this is just a personal attitude. Feel free to interpret it for yourself. What I am trying to say is that life is much more than academic degree's, fancy titles and the exaggerated use of power. I don't say that Adam and Bob are always wrong and Charlie in every aspect is the best. But you will do this dangerous trip only once and you will have to decide for yourself which one deserves your utmost trust.

If your character tends to put more emphasis on academic titles, Adam would be a good choice when delayed a bit, as you would feel comfortable in his presence. If you like equipment and power, you will feel at home with Bob and you both will probably form a good team (if you can convince him to slow down and depart later). The whole party of all different participating people - including yourself - sets the energy for what is going to happen (or not). This means that your own background and attitude plays a role in the situation as a whole.

I like this kind of example because the presence of some danger decreases the power of the spoken or written words, enhances the perception and consideration of the physical reality and promotes the use of your personal intuition. Fire and Water (right brain hemisphere), Magician and Lover (mystics and love in deeper area's) are far underdeveloped in the Western world. If you are interested in archetypes, you can find some information on this site...

If you are now intrigued or maybe even a little bit confused, that's the purpose!