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My [[story]], if you will, about my [[experience]] has to do with my native world, wherein I experienced the [[mortal]] life as a man of the realm. We on our world, my native sphere, had what you would call severe climate, sometimes similar to what you are experiencing. Our [[temperature]] range was rather [[extreme]], and we were able to establish ourselves and develop ourselves as a [[group]] of people, as [[pioneers]], by intelligently learning how to [[control]] our [[environment]]. In this way it was possible to apply ourselves in our advancement even though the climatic conditions may have been inhospitable, even uninhabitable.

My [[story]], if you will, about my [[experience]] has to do with my native world, wherein I experienced the [[mortal]] life as a man of the realm. We on our world, my native sphere, had what you would call severe climate, sometimes similar to what you are experiencing. Our [[temperature]] range was rather [[extreme]], and we were able to establish ourselves and develop ourselves as a [[group]] of people, as [[pioneers]], by intelligently learning how to [[control]] our [[environment]]. In this way it was possible to apply ourselves in our advancement even though the climatic conditions may have been inhospitable, even uninhabitable.

Those of you who know me have some [[idea]] that I was a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_Anthropology Cultural Anthropologist], and I went into the realms of the world at large in order to [[observe]] the [[behaviors]] of the peoples inhabiting the realms outside of our structured and controlled [[civilization]]. In many ways it was similar to those of you in your [[culture]] who enjoy the risk of the [[conflict]] of man against [[nature]], for whereas I did not [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hang_gliding hang glide] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_climbing mountain climb], I did run the [[risk]] of [[disease]] and any number of other [[dangers]], by entering into the uncontrolled environment of the rest of the world where I [[studied]] and where I would stay but where I did not live.

Those of you who know me have some [[idea]] that I was a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_Anthropology Cultural Anthropologist], and I went into the realms of the world at large in order to [[observe]] the [[behaviors]] of the peoples inhabiting the realms outside of our structured and controlled [[civilization]]. In many ways it was similar to those of you in your [[culture]] who enjoy the risk of the [[conflict]] of man against [[nature]], for whereas I did not [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hang_gliding hang glide] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_climbing mountain climb], I did run the [[risk]] of [[disease]] and any number of other [[dangers]], by entering into the uncontrolled environment of the rest of the world where I [[studied]] and where I would stay but where I did not live.

The conditions in these unregulated realms were, for many of us, quite an [[adventure]], like a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safari safari] into an entirely [[different]] culture. And for good reason! Whereas we lived almost entirely enclosed in our - what you might call "[[artificial]] environment", we derived great [[satisfaction]] from our [[soirees]] into the outside kingdoms. The peoples out there would not have been content in our [[structured]] [[civilization]]. They were very unruly and were disinclined to [[function]] as a [[team]]. They chose the more [[primitive]] level of [[tribe]] and [[clan]] behavior, but we were always made welcome as a [[curiosity]] and tolerated in our [[research]], while we were careful not to wear out our welcome and we always brought [[gifts]].

The conditions in these unregulated realms were, for many of us, quite an [[adventure]], like a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safari safari] into an entirely [[different]] culture. And for good reason! Whereas we lived almost entirely enclosed in our - what you might call "[[artificial]] environment", we derived great [[satisfaction]] from our [[soirees]] into the outside kingdoms. The peoples out there would not have been content in our [[structured]] [[civilization]]. They were very unruly and were disinclined to [[function]] as a [[team]]. They chose the more [[primitive]] level of [[tribe]] and [[clan]] behavior, but we were always made welcome as a [[curiosity]] and tolerated in our [[research]], while we were careful not to wear out our welcome and we always brought [[gifts]].

Without going into my [[work]] [[experience]], I would like to tell you a bit about my [[home]] life and the home life of those of us who had learned how to master our [[environment]] so that no matter what conditions were outdoors, we were [[protected]] from the severe cold of [[winter]], the severe heat of [[summer]], the torrential rains of [[spring]], and the dry blasting heat of [[Autumn]]. When we set ourselves behind [[superimposed]] walls, we created our own environment and [[discovered]] [[leisure]] time to begin to pursue our more [[spiritual]] interests and the [[art of living]], including [[culture]] and scholastic [[studies]] and [[art]].

Without going into my [[work]] [[experience]], I would like to tell you a bit about my [[home]] life and the home life of those of us who had learned how to master our [[environment]] so that no matter what conditions were outdoors, we were [[protected]] from the severe cold of [[winter]], the severe heat of [[summer]], the torrential rains of [[spring]], and the dry blasting heat of [[Autumn]]. When we set ourselves behind [[superimposed]] walls, we created our own environment and [[discovered]] [[leisure]] time to begin to pursue our more [[spiritual]] interests and the [[art of living]], including [[culture]] and scholastic [[studies]] and [[art]].

We are so [[adaptable]], we who have been fostered from the [[material worlds]]. We have made our way in, under and through such [[diverse]] environments and [[experiences]], it is not hard for those of us who will, to find something in common with each other upon which we can continue to build and develop our [[options]] for a greater [[reality]] than the one which will give rise [[eventually]] to complacency and [[boredom]]. The [[adventure]] lure is [[inherent]] in you for a reason. It will advance you and your [[civilization]] into [[light and life]] very much as have those worlds which have already evolved to such a [[plateau]] of [[realization]].

We are so [[adaptable]], we who have been fostered from the [[material worlds]]. We have made our way in, under and through such [[diverse]] environments and [[experiences]], it is not hard for those of us who will, to find something in common with each other upon which we can continue to build and develop our [[options]] for a greater [[reality]] than the one which will give rise [[eventually]] to complacency and [[boredom]]. The [[adventure]] lure is [[inherent]] in you for a reason. It will advance you and your [[civilization]] into [[light and life]] very much as have those worlds which have already evolved to such a [[plateau]] of [[realization]].

I have been [[aware]] that while I have been speaking, the [[mind]] of Gerdean has flashed on various [[movies]] she has seen, [[adventure]] movies involving [[jungles]] and bugs and crocodiles, and yes, Gerdean, it is as colorful as that, those areas I visited and in which I worked, but I was not the [[hero]] as depicted by your notable actor [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_Ford Harrison Ford]. I was not nearly as [[debonair]]. It is possible, in fact, that those of us who were less [[adventurous]] in the flesh were rather more adventurous in [[the soul]], and that allowed for our great expansion, while some of us were also afforded an [[opportunity]] to revisit where we came from.

I have been [[aware]] that while I have been speaking, the [[mind]] of Gerdean has flashed on various [[movies]] she has seen, [[adventure]] movies involving [[jungles]] and bugs and crocodiles, and yes, Gerdean, it is as colorful as that, those areas I visited and in which I worked, but I was not the [[hero]] as depicted by your notable actor [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_Ford Harrison Ford]. I was not nearly as [[debonair]]. It is possible, in fact, that those of us who were less [[adventurous]] in the flesh were rather more adventurous in [[the soul]], and that allowed for our great expansion, while some of us were also afforded an [[opportunity]] to revisit where we came from.

And I tell you, I always marveled at the big [[difference]] between these two aspects of my native world, and I would not have [[changed]] it. It always seemed appropriate for me that I would live in the more [[controlled]] [[atmosphere]] than in the more [[enigmatic]] [[existence]] of the [[natives]]. And again, much of it was because of the [[climate]]. The idea of spending six weeks in a [[cave]] or in an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igloo igloo] does nothing for me, but I can be very [[happy]] enclosed in an environment of my own [[creation]] which includes all the [[technology]] and creature [[comforts]] that I am able to acquire by my [[resistance]] to the lure of the [[mortal]] [[adventure]] as it is lived by the [[evolving races]] in these early times of development, such as you know first hand.

And I tell you, I always marveled at the big [[difference]] between these two aspects of my native world, and I would not have [[changed]] it. It always seemed appropriate for me that I would live in the more [[controlled]] [[atmosphere]] than in the more [[enigmatic]] [[existence]] of the [[natives]]. And again, much of it was because of the [[climate]]. The idea of spending six weeks in a [[cave]] or in an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igloo igloo] does nothing for me, but I can be very [[happy]] enclosed in an environment of my own [[creation]] which includes all the [[technology]] and creature [[comforts]] that I am able to acquire by my [[resistance]] to the lure of the [[mortal]] [[adventure]] as it is lived by the [[evolving races]] in these early times of development, such as you know first hand.

Getting to know each other is always an interesting part of the [[relationship]] [[phenomena]]. The saying is that "you cannot tell a [[book]] by its cover" and although there may be certain clues that give you a certain [[perception]], it is also true that within each [[individual]] is a [[universe]] of uniqueness unlike any other, and inasmuch as it is the [[experience]] that we live for, the [[kaleidoscope]] of [[potential]] [[personality]] development and [[expression]] within each individual is truly incredible.

Getting to know each other is always an interesting part of the [[relationship]] [[phenomena]]. The saying is that "you cannot tell a [[book]] by its cover" and although there may be certain clues that give you a certain [[perception]], it is also true that within each [[individual]] is a [[universe]] of uniqueness unlike any other, and inasmuch as it is the [[experience]] that we live for, the [[kaleidoscope]] of [[potential]] [[personality]] development and [[expression]] within each individual is truly incredible.

THOROAH: Alright. I think for myself there's a sense of adventure all the time. I think I try to [[control]] my own [[environment]], to a large degree. I could be accused of being anal sometimes because of that, but it's almost as if I put myself in a state of [[comfort]] so that I can then get itchy and recognize adventure. I must do this [[subconsciously]] because I have a [[history]] of being on the move. There are various mitigating [[factors]] in being on the move, but that is my history. I find adventure in a lot of things. Engaging somebody in a [[conversation]], a [[stranger]], is an adventure. Taking off in your car to go drop videos back at the video store in the middle of a snow [[storm]] is an [[adventure]].

THOROAH: Alright. I think for myself there's a sense of adventure all the time. I think I try to [[control]] my own [[environment]], to a large degree. I could be accused of being anal sometimes because of that, but it's almost as if I put myself in a state of [[comfort]] so that I can then get itchy and recognize adventure. I must do this [[subconsciously]] because I have a [[history]] of being on the move. There are various mitigating [[factors]] in being on the move, but that is my history. I find adventure in a lot of things. Engaging somebody in a [[conversation]], a [[stranger]], is an adventure. Taking off in your car to go drop videos back at the video store in the middle of a snow [[storm]] is an [[adventure]].

I've always been one to find [[romance]], if you will - I don't mean [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine's_Day Valentine's Day romance], I mean I find romance in a lot of things that people might not all find romance in. It's probably part of my own self-[[entertainment]] system. But I was [[curious]] as to why you [[studied]], by the way, those outside of your [[society]], if there was in your attempts to study them, ways to help them grow or improve their lives. Was that part of your [[civilizations]] efforts? To civilize the rest of the globe?

I've always been one to find [[romance]], if you will - I don't mean [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine's_Day Valentine's Day romance], I mean I find romance in a lot of things that people might not all find romance in. It's probably part of my own self-[[entertainment]] system. But I was [[curious]] as to why you [[studied]], by the way, those outside of your [[society]], if there was in your attempts to study them, ways to help them grow or improve their lives. Was that part of your [[civilizations]] efforts? To civilize the rest of the globe?

TOMAS: My work was through the [[auspices]] of our [[government]]. Everyone was not sent out. I enjoyed the [[adventure]], and even though I was not the romantic [[hero]] of your adventure [[stories]] of the day, I was at least enough interested in the cultural [[differences]] that I found the [[work]] [[fascinating]]. No, we did not have an overt program of uplifting or [[enlightening]], educating or furthering, those who were not within our walls.

TOMAS: My work was through the [[auspices]] of our [[government]]. Everyone was not sent out. I enjoyed the [[adventure]], and even though I was not the romantic [[hero]] of your adventure [[stories]] of the day, I was at least enough interested in the cultural [[differences]] that I found the [[work]] [[fascinating]]. No, we did not have an overt program of uplifting or [[enlightening]], educating or furthering, those who were not within our walls.