Greetings once again Piper Army, and fellow esteemed dog lovers.

As you know, this is Orno Crum, writing to you once again. As I was so humbled and deeply touched by the out-pour of email responses from my previous post, I decided that today, I wish to share with you, the very moment that led me to the creation of Piper and our revolutionary P7 technology - and how the sounds of the buzz we’re making, born of a place of profound silence.

Now it was a calm July day in 2020, when my good friend Jack and I were traveling together to a private estate in Monte Rio, California on a charter E5. Jack, a fellow titan of industry. And he’s just sitting there, eyes closed -- notably without an eye mask, blanket, 8 hour Nyquil Pm, or distractions. So I ask him, “Hey Jack… Jack, are you sleeping? Jack - Are you okay?” And the guy’s eyes flutter open instantly - turns out he was never asleep. And he explains to me that he was actually experiencing a deep state of meditation. He encourages me to try it myself sometime - saying to me that it has been life-changing, and that meditation brings that most valuable gift of all, self-knowledge.

Intrigued by the promise of profound insight, I decide that I, Orno Crum, shall embark on this ancient practice for myself, to explore the unseen corners of my mind and unlock new dimensions of innovation.

And embark I did. Upon instructions I leave behind most of my earthly possessions, adorned only in a simple silk robe and carrying only a modest amount of supplements, and only the most minimal selection of premium hygiene products. I have never felt so naked.... so .... free of distractions. So pregnant with potential.

Now I arrive at this very exclusive ten-day silent meditation retreat taking place in this beautiful Orchard on an island in the Marsh. - the trees tower over my head - only to find my expectations . . . diverted. Having heard that the meditation center followed traditional Buddhist practices, I expected to be greeted by a community steeped in the rich traditions and cultural nuances of Buddhism as practiced in Asia. However, to my astonishment, I find myself surrounded by the tea-stained smiles of smelly white British people with thick Cockney accents - lucky enough once the retreat began I didn’t have to hear their babble all the much longer. Regardless, the work began.

I awaken at the crack of dawn, to meditate all day in complete isolation, only to pause to eat and sleep for 8 hours. Then it repeats. Other than the discomfort of my knees being sat on for so long, all there is, is stillness. My mind sits in silence, but only for intervals of about 8 seconds.

Then the thoughts come back crashing in.

I struggle to bring myself back to meditation. Each time I try to return to meditation, my inner dialogues come cascading in.

Where I’m going to go.

What I’m doing.

What I’m going to eat.

Where I have to drive.

When I’m going to sleep.

When I’m going to wake up.

What I got to do for work.

Where my next vacation is.

Who I’m going to see.

What work I’m going to do.

When I’m going to take my dog out to the park.

What time I’m going to leave.

When I’m going to arrive.

Each time I find my mind astray, I try to kindly bring my attention back.

And yet no matter how hard I try, all arrows point towards this part of my mind. Shortly after my focus returns, these mechanisms bring me once again Downs the Roads towards the dumpster of my mind.

But I move regardless.

And then one day, as I sit legs crossed across the well garden . . . it happens. I scan my body. And as opposed to the sensation of ants covering my skin. My attention passes without issue. I feel nothing blocking my path.The scanning becomes faster and faster from my head to toe to head. And suddenly, it is like I am floating off the ground and the air passes through me. And then my mind arrives. As every part of me dissolves away, and I, Orno Crum, have achieved the highest state of being. A vision comes to me. As vast as the skies themself, my awareness fills with the unmistakable image of the Wolf & Whistle. I could not ignore it, right across from me, it consumed me. So I recognize the extraordinary insight for what it is and parked myself in place to accept it. I realize what I was seeking this whole time - Peace. Silence. - The realization of a truth that which only I could ever grasp. And from my profound discovery, has begun the irrevocable change of the path of history itself.

As I write this very blog you are reading right now, I find myself nestled in serenity, immersed in reflection, deep listening, and visionary dreaming. The weight of the day-to-day responsibility of revolutionizing pet care can be a strain on the entrepreneurial mind, taking a significant toll on my mental health. I feel profoundly grateful for these precious moments of silence—moments to be present, to just... be.

Ahhhh…

I just needed to exhale and release this tension I hold. I think I startled Spot with that one—LIS! (Laughing In Silence, haha). He's been meditating silently alongside me, along with the rest of the pack (Orno Jr., Coco, Beans, etc.) It’s truly remarkable; thanks to our cutting-edge P7 technology, Spot literally can't make a sound even if he wanted to! We've put him, and the rest of the pack, on silent mode, so to speak ;)

Speaking of silence, now I am breaking our silence. I’m sure some of you are already aware that we have launched an exciting New Program. Of course, I am referring to the Piper's Promotional PreProgrammed Polycarbon Piper Patented Puppy Pipe Prototype Public Product Package Placement Plan. Piper’s Promotional Project Plan is the Purposeful Planting of Piper Promotional PreProgrammed Polycarbon Piper Patented Puppy Pipes, in Purposefully Private Points. Now say that 8 times fast. And now that you are aware of it, we have another announcement. For this new drop, you only have 24 hours to find this next P7. No dawdling.

Time is of the essence - use it wisely. This is your chance to be one of the first people to join the Piper family - and once you are with us, another world is possible.