Into the Wilderness 2026

 For the period from Wednesday 2/18/2026 until noon on Saturday 4/4/2026, I will once again go into the Wilderness. This will be for the 9th time.  

The reasons are to come to grips with distraction, experience silence, constructive idleness, and develop the habit of working on aim as I continue to explore life and living.  I will only do the task at hand, whatever that may be.

The rules for Wilderness 2026:

I am idle unless I am working on Aim.

I work only on Aim, items listed in Performance Planning or on other aim-related items that may come up as worthy of action.

It is intended that I find things that require action and going out to do, as opposed to sedentary activities.

Reading, studying, or research on comedy, acting, and life-philosophy, however, are encouraged, especially at times that would otherwise be spent in distraction.

Continuing physical activity, such as daily exercise, golf, pool, and whatever others, is encouraged.

Social interaction is encouraged, especially where it concerns the acting and apartment communities.

The journal will be continued and used, as now, to record thoughts on life and living, and anything else that comes to mind.

Avoid scrolling on Internet feeds, limit Facebook and Email to acting related posts.  Developing presences on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube are allowed.

There is to be no posting of opinions nor commenting on the posts of others.  The exception is for family members or where a response is required.

Viewing TV before 9PM is a no-no, and then only with my wife, or guests, to catch the news.

Puzzles are limited to one Sudoku and the Woodoku enigma du jour.

   Go to bed by 12:30 AM, daily.