Unity Retreat: Morning Training
The beginning of each on the retreat was like a choreographed dance. The brothers rose out of their bunks at precisely 5:30am. They spoke no word to one another as they retrieved their uniforms hanging in the wardrobe. Each man found the coveralls bearing his designation, the proof he had a place in Unity. Once the uniforms were fully donned, each brother stood at attention before placing his right fist over hist heart. In unison, the men spoke their first words of the day, the Unity Pledge. Unity must always be the first thing on a brother's mind.
Following the pledge, the brothers wordlessly go outside for their morning physical training. Today they have been assigned endurance training. The brother run 5 miles keeping pace with each other. 34567 remembers his first run in uniform. He was not used to wear a shirt and tie, nevertheless coveralls, while working out. It was arduous. but the feeling of overcoming the challenge alongside his brothers was deeply rewarding. Now he looks forward to his runs with his brothers. The phsyical limitations of the coveralls while moving is a test of a brother's resolve and 34567 will not let his brothers down.
Following the run, the brothers are permitted to engage in recreational physical activity. Today they toss around a football, taking turns teaming up against one another. Friendly competition is valuable fraternal bonding. "Go long, brother!" 45678 says to 34567. It is a clean and precise pass. 23466 and 12345 cheer and chant "Hail Unity!"
Following their physical training, the brothers return inside, doff their dirty coveralls and engage in hygiene protocol together. The brother ensure each other are clean and well-groomed before donning a clean shirt, tie, and coveralls. At no point is a brother ever alone, not physically or mentally. Unity is always at the forefront of a brother's mind just as he bears UNITY on his coveralls.
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