Sunday, February 3, 2013

Semper Porro


Semper Porro means Always Forward in Latin.   It's my reminder to keep moving forward.  This past year has been filled with more ups and downs than I could have imagined.  Sometimes it feels like I am grinding forward without really getting anywhere.  Other times it feels like ... well - actually it always feels like I am grinding along.  Don't get me wrong.  I am not complaining.  I have so much to be thankful for.  This past year was a true test though.  I was knocked down (quite literally), but I picked myself back up and kept moving forward.  It certainly hasn't been pretty.  I am going to keep at it though.  The truth is, that's pretty much my best quality - keeping at it.  I am not particularly smart, or talented.  I am not that good looking or rich.  I've never been very popular.  What I am though is relentless.  Give me enough time and I will accomplish whatever it was that I set out to do.  That or die trying.  The irony of course is that nearly happened.  But, still I am going.  The truth is, a lot of times I don't want to get out of bed in the morning.  I sometimes wonder if other people struggle as much as I do.  Maybe that's just the human condition though.  If that's the case, then we could all use the reminder to keep moving forward.  Life knocks you down - you get back up and keep moving forward.  That's how I choose to live my life anyway.  It might not be easy, but at least I'll always know that today was better than yesterday.  Semper Porro.  


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