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Ad Astra Per Aspera
Yesterday, reading Harper Lee’s ‘To Kill a Mocking Bird’ I came across the Latin phrase ‘ad astra per aspera’. Literally it means ‘ad astra’ – ‘to the stars’; ‘per aspera’ – ‘through suffering’. It’s a familiar idea. Every problem is an opportunity. Difficulties can lead to learning and personal development. Hardship and suffering aren’t obstacles…
Stuck in the Mud
Last night I was reminded of the children’s chasing game ‘Stuck in the Mud’. I played it when I was a child; I’ve watched children playing it… One child is chosen to be ‘it’. They chase and attempt to touch the others in the game. If they’re touched, they’re ‘stuck in the mud’, standing still…
Starting and Finishing with Nothing
Several weeks ago, Paul was in hospital. His strength, energy, mobility and confidence weren’t good. He came home ten days ago. Yesterday. with support and uncertain steps, he walked from his house to the car, then from the car park to a bench overlooking the sea. Later he was able to walk from the car…
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