We call it The Gym. Yes, a safe space designed for exercise--however--our gym is also a prized place of play. It's a treehouse built on the ground so as to not sway in the breeze--indeed, we're sheltered from the weather to climb whenever we please. To convene to move and speak of adventurous things...
--We come to make strong friends, share big goals, to build new environments where anything goes. To sweat without fear or having to care that we may choose strange paths from [here] to [there]. It's where you do not come down if you haven't gone up, (and we're here to help if you do and get stuck.) It's practicing caution and being fear's boss; buying imagination and awareness at time and sweat's cost.
But! Beware long lava flows and low laser beams; shoes with holes for toes and ripping pant seams; hands that are dirty, and tired, and tough; and challenges that are doable (but ever-so rough.)
Always onward and forward, practicing poise--And no, it isn't only for boys!*
*Women's Class: Tuesdays @ 5:30 p.m.
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