Carl Sandburg Wilderness

Survival takes intellectual, physical, and emotional skills to safely escape a situation. When those skills aren’t used, the chances of survival greatly decrease.

Staying emotionally stable in a moment of crisis may determine how well the outcome might be in the long run. The “Wilderness” by Carl Sandburg is a substantial example of how emotional skills play a role in survival. Throughout the story, the author explains how he thinks of himself through many animals in the wilderness. As he mentions the traits of a baboon he relates to, he says “..ready to sing and give milk..waiting” (Sandburg 7) signifying that the baboon has vulnerability and human-like emotional traits which enables certain survival skills. In the same paragraph, he exclaims …show more content…
He explains how when people lack emotional calmness and panic in certain situations, it never has a good outcome. He says “people fail to make the right choices based on their capabilities.” indicating that those who panic worsen their emotional state of mind and aren’t able to successfully escape situations the way that emotionally stable people can. Being intellectually skillful is a key factor when one is faced with a challenge that they might not survive. “What It Takes To Survive A Crisis” by Ben Sherwood talks about the importance of your mindset and how you can deal with stressful situations safely. As he discusses the misconceptions often made about “lucky people” he claims “Luck is not the magical ability from the gods, it is a state of mind.” (Sherwood 14) demonstrating that although it may seem like some people have more luck than others, it is truly about their mindset and the way they handle situations and control their actions in a put together manner. Ben Sherwood explains that although there is no single theory that can answer every conceivable situation, “Survival isn’t entirely out of your hands. In fact, you control much more of your destiny than you may imagine.” (Sherwood

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