Cadets of Canada, Winnipeg

Cadets of Canada, Winnipeg
​ Connecting Passions Presentation

Last night I had the absolute honour to speak in front of 150 military personnel and Cadets from a number of crops in Winnipeg. I had nerves going in but as everyone hushed and the first slide began, I felt the words and stories naturally flow from me. Sharing of how the term PTSD had led me back to the places I loved to seek healing. Teaching myself along the way that nothing is put in front of us we do not have the strength to over come, it’s just whether we know it yet. Stories of expeditions down the Grand Canyon and I watch as their eyes light up with images of the massive waves crashing down upon our vessel. Stories of sadness and joy, of hardship, struggle and overcoming. All encompassing passion and connection. As we call it a night a line forms and a crowd around me gathers as it seems everyone has questions and my heart over flows. The smiles, and the stories they begin to share and the one boy, even if he be the only one, who came up and said, “I have holes in my clothes too, my pack is taped but I still love being outside with it. And you have made me want to be out there more!”
“When you are called for a great duty because you have been given a great ability, do your very best to leave great footprints no matter what!” #ernestagyemangyeboah
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