I just finished the book 'Endurance' by Caroline Alexander. The true story about Shackleton's legendary Antartic Expedition back in the early 1900's. It's a short read and simply unbelievable that any human could possibly withstand that level of misery. However, it is a true statement of the untapped power of what we are all capable of when faced with adversity. What was remarkable too was the theme (through their journals) of the beauty of the artic. Through frozen eyes and terrible conditions they could still recognize how incredible this earth is. It is humbling to read of this survival story and reminds me that whatever adveristy or barrier that I think is infront of me.....it is nothing to what I/we have the ability to overcome.....it is simply a matter of will. How bad do I want it? Nothing is impossible!
(Mark)
