Choices, Emotions, and Habits in Life

In this video, Edwin teaches Cole how to prepare for potential bear visits at night and introduces the concept of dancing to express feelings. Cole struggles with his thoughts and anger as he reflects on his life. Edwin wakes Cole early for a morning activity, leading them to a freezing pond where Edwin imparts a lesson on anger and choice using a stick. The lesson emphasizes focusing on happiness rather than anger, illustrating that both emotions are always present, but it's up to the individual to choose which to focus on.

Why did Edwin show Cole how to suspend the coolers of fresh food?

• To prevent bears from accessing it

• To keep the food fresh

• To make it easier to reach

• To keep it away from insects

What activity did Edwin suggest they do the next night?

• Build a new shelter

• Dance their feelings

• Go fishing

• Go hunting

What kept Cole awake at night?

• The sound of the wind

• His troubled thoughts

• The noise of animals

• The cold ground

What did Cole think about while he was unable to sleep?

• The weather

• His favorite book

• His family and legal troubles

• His future plans

Why did Edwin wake Cole early in the morning?

• To start building a shelter

• To go fishing

• To not waste the morning

• To prepare breakfast

What did Edwin and Cole do in the freezing pond?

• Practice swimming

• Use a stick to explain a metaphor

• Discuss their plans

• Catch fish

What does the right end of the stick represent in Edwin's metaphor?

• Fear

• Anger

• Happiness

• Sadness

According to Edwin, what is a choice that people have?

• To work or relax

• To live in the city or countryside

• To focus on happiness or anger

• To be rich or poor

What challenge does Edwin mention about winter?

• Finding food

• Staying warm

• Maintaining happiness

• Building a shelter

What does Edwin say about habits?

• They are unimportant

• They are hard to change

• They don't affect happiness

• They are easy to change