Every four years, I am inspired by the Olympic portrayal of the best of human strength and spirit that brings together nations unlike any other event. Thanks to Canadian sprinter Jenna Martin, I found this astounding example of an Olympic Fall. It is a race emblematic of the value of falls, and failures in our life. It is a must see!
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I find it interesting that people are suggesting that the Georgian move on South Ossetia a few days ago occurred when it did because the Olympics are on and no one would notice because they would all be watching the sports.
The Olympics in Beijing (pronounce) are of course being boycotted by this blog.
When I was growing up in Ireland, the Olympics were something worth watching; amateur athletes not getting monetary compensation, giving it their all, and happy to do so because it was the Olympics.
Warm weather at the Winter Olympics played a major part in the $51 billion extravaganza.
In Life we are presented with a continuing series of lessons and each lesson will be repeated until we successfully answer the question posed.
The dogged determination required to achieve success must be learned, for if we fail and quit, we fail.
You cannot walk out on life, it is not permitted, the alternative is too drastic to contemplate: Strive constantly to succeed, only with success may the next lesson be begun.
Wow, Jenna is amazing! Thanks for sharing--enjoyed the video. It just goes to show that we can fall and get back up!