Wednesday, April 24, 2024

James Caird Voyage I


On this day in 1916, the James Caird set sail from Elephant Island to reach South Georgia Island. If you don't know about it, I would encourage checking it out! An incredible story, marvelously told in its entirety in Endurance by Alfred Lansing.

To commemorate this day, I'm starting a new Rhythm of the Sword effort! In summary:
  • A daily set of 20 pre-selected Psalms each day (including absolute bangers such as the Sons of Solomon Psalms, 78, 118, 3, 23, and more)
  • A daily chapter of Matthew and a chapter of Ephesians (just read through the book then start over until the 100 days are up)
  • An almost daily workout (Sundays off, M-F 40 Burpees, Sat 6 miles)
  • A little writing every day and 0 Entertainment
I'm excited, and trying to put it out there as much as I can so as not to be a fool and call it quits. If they called it quits on the James Caird, they were dead men! And their task was many many times more difficult than mine.

VDMA

Update
I called it quits on Day 17! It was a good 16-day stretch but I didn't finish the Psalms last night. Going to modify a bit and start fresh Sunday 5/12.

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