Tuesday, November 10, 2009

The Odyssey and Our World



Tiresias the blind prophet of the Underworld tells Odysseus, "The journey is your life, not the destination." Although Odysseus' sole focus is to return home, it is the trials and tests that he must battle along the way to his goals that define his character. While Odysseus' battles may seem far-fetched, the lesson is not lost on us today. How often do we spend more time focusing on what lies ahead instead of upon the challenges we must face in the moment?






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