Lets take a close look at a few qualities that enabled Ernest Shackleton to triumph over tremendous adversity. We may see ways to use these qualities to meet our challenges successfully.

Humility is arguably the single most important quality in effective leaders. A humble man is more likely to earn the affection and loyalty of others. The American Heritage Dictionary defines the word humble as: “Marked by meekness or modesty in behavior, attitude, or spirit; not arrogant or prideful.” Humility is also essential to the survival of victims of directed energy weapons and gang stalking.

Humility is a powerful aid when faced with adversity. It causes a person to think, not just of himself, but of others in a similar plight, and to offer them aid and encouragement. At such a time humility will help one to be content when faced with setbacks and losses. It will help one to make the best of circumstances, being thankful for the good they are yet able to enjoy. Shackleton is a fine example of this quality in action. He lost everything he valued in short order; his mission to cross Antarctica, and his ship when it was destroyed by pack ice. He and his men were stranded on a bleak, remote island with no way to contact the outside world. In such conditions, most men eventually succumb to despair and madness. Shackleton humbly took each loss and disappointment in stride and focused on a new mission; keeping his men alive and getting them home safe. He kept up the morale of his men and never complained about all that he lost.

Humilty can also be a tremendous aid to victims of directed energy weapons torture and gang stalking. To avoid being overwhelmed by the attacks we undergo, we must not focus exclusively on our own concerns. It is vital that we continue to show an active and ongoing concern for others. Look for ways to benefit and support others. This will prevent us from isolating ourselves mentally and emotionally. Long-term isolation will destabilize us, and is a primary intent of the psychological attacks.

Humble individuals are flexible in adjusting to adverse conditions, whereas proud persons are impatient, quick to express rage. Humility enables us to make the best of changed circumstances. We can continue to be thankful for the good that we are able to enjoy while not allowing the adversity to dominate our outlook. Humility promotes a healthy mental disposition, the perfect antidote for the emotionally caustic effects of psychological attacks.

Even in small things, humility can help us to make decisions that preserve a positive mental outlook. Here’s an example from my own experience. One of the irritations the gang-stalkers among my neighbors employ is littering the area surrounding my apartment. I found it better to simply pick up the items (it takes only a couple of minutes) rather than engaging in a verbal tirade with someone who is purposely trying to provoke me. Granted, some may not consider that the perfect solution. Which do you think is preferable: To engage in a useless defense of my injured pride, or address the problem in a way that protects my mental health from self-destructive anger? That small action helps me to avoid the spite and pettiness of my surroundings. By constantly reminding myself to cultivate humility I avoid needless emotional “wear and tear”.

Whether it’s struggling to rescue a crew from certain death as Shackleton did, or coping with long-term injustice, humility can mean the difference between success and failure.

Failure Is Not Inevitable!

Interestingly, Shackleton’s triumph is a direct contradiction of the claim made in the CIA Human Resources Exploitation Manual regarding psychological regression (see Why Gang Stalking Works). This Manual, based upon the principles of Evolutionary Psychology claims that when a “superior outside force is brought to bear on a subjects will to resist, the subject will lose his learned personality traits, including his ability to cope with complex situations and repeated frustations.” In other words, under great pressure, we prove to be nothing more than trained dogs that abandon good behavior when threatened and cornered.

Ernest Shackleton faced a “superior outside force,” complex situations,” and “repeated frustrations.” Why didn’t he abandon noble principles and lose his “will to resist?” How was he able to keep his focus on the altruistic goal of rescuing all of his men in spite of overwhelming odds and hardship? Can victims of directed energy weapons and gang-stalking demonstrate the same resolve as Shackleton?

The answer can be a source of great encouragement for anyone who must endure long-term injustice. Failure under adversity is NOT inevitable. Like Shackleton, we can face a “superior outside force” and prevail. The Bible indicates that man was created in the “image of God” in the sense that we can cultivate and demonstrate the altruistic qualities of God such as love, justice, and mercy. And we can do so under great pressure and succeed! Shackleton’s example bears witness to that.

I was particularly touched by the kindness Shackleton showed his men. He expected much from them, yet, accorded each one dignity. He also demonstrated personal interest when they fell sick or became discouraged. Like most seagoing crews, the staff was comprised of strong and diverse personalities. Shackleton avoided pettiness and spite in dealing with his men and was never abusive. In fact, when one of his officers, a former boxer, began to bully his subordinates he was quickly demoted by Shackleton. He would not tolerate the abusive treatment of even the lowest ranked member of his crew. Such restraint is especially challenging during times of hardship when tempers are short and frustration high.

Shackleton’s example impressed upon me the need to always follow what is termed “The Golden Rule.” “All things, therefore, that you want men to do to you, you also must likewise do to them” - Matthew 7:12 In other words, treat others the way you want to be treated, not the way they treat you. That excelling principle has affected my view of my persecutors and torturers. How so? I know that I do not under any circumstances have the right to speak or behave abusively toward them. My responses must always be respectful and dignified in spite of any suffering I may undergo. Injustice does not give me license to abandon that high standard. Shackleton’s example proves that it is possible for imperfect, average people like me to live by such high standards even when pressed to our limits by adversity.

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