Introduction to Suffering: Learn to Suffer

OVERVIEW

“The only antidote to mental suffering is physical pain. Thus, we must freeze our asses off in the Rivanna River. Yup” — Karl Marx

This Tuesday morning it is going to be a whopping 25 degrees out. Doesn’t that just make you want to go for a swim??? Personally, I think that sounds pretty questionable but Jackson (a lover of discomfort and expert in the art of suffering) has convinced me to do this so here we go.

This trip is open to experienced sufferers and newbies alike. Please come with us! It will be so fun! First we will all feel really bad then we will all feel really good! Together, we will learn the ancient secrets of regaining feeling in our toes and then eat so many bagels…all before your 9am class.

Here is the plan:
6:45 am – meet at echols
6:50 am – leave for Riverview park
7:05 am – arrive at Riverview park and take the plunge!
7:40 – leave and get bodos
8:30 – echols/your home

What you should bring:
Towel!!!!!
Warm Layers for afterward!!!!!
Clothes for the water

Do you have the mental fitness to complete this mission? Are you willing to put one foot in front of the other no matter the cost, no matter the pain– as there is no gain with no pain? The answer is yes, you will see.

Let us know if you have any questions!
Skylar & Jackson