The Sam passage stopped me mid-scroll. There's a version of that same defiance all over military history.
That scene was a very real thing. We've seen it many times throughout history. May 28, 1453: Emperor Constantine XI visits the Hagia Sophia for the final time for prayer. He asked his subjects for pardon and received his last communion. Clergy from both Greek and Latin rites, along with Venetian and Genoese nobles were present.
When the Ottomans besieged Malta, the Knights of Saint John maintained their scheduled prayer.
These and many others show the same thing: Samwise carrying the salt into Mordor, because there might a salted pork or a roast rabbit along the way.
Yes, lots of historical examples. Thank you for sharing those. The St. Petersburg ballet continued through the German siege. The miracle football game in WWI. The human spirit endures if we just "carry salt."
Reading your post on Valentines Day was perfect. I sent my funny cards off and settled into a moment of reflection, followed by your post. Perfect. I am encouraged. Thanks for unpacking Sam and salt for us today.
I love your thoughts here! This is precisely what we need to remember in today's political environment: not to try to dominate or overcome the evil, but refuse to *become* it!
Thank you!
So bake bread with salt, and don't forget to play with the cat!
Yes. We need to remember that "those idiots" on "the other side" are also people with hopes and dreams doing the best they can with the hand they've been dealt and the upbringing they've had.
Enlightening, elevating, and entertaining essay. Godspeed
The Sam passage stopped me mid-scroll. There's a version of that same defiance all over military history.
That scene was a very real thing. We've seen it many times throughout history. May 28, 1453: Emperor Constantine XI visits the Hagia Sophia for the final time for prayer. He asked his subjects for pardon and received his last communion. Clergy from both Greek and Latin rites, along with Venetian and Genoese nobles were present.
When the Ottomans besieged Malta, the Knights of Saint John maintained their scheduled prayer.
These and many others show the same thing: Samwise carrying the salt into Mordor, because there might a salted pork or a roast rabbit along the way.
Yes, lots of historical examples. Thank you for sharing those. The St. Petersburg ballet continued through the German siege. The miracle football game in WWI. The human spirit endures if we just "carry salt."
At 3 AM when all seems wrong, thanks for bringing me back to what's true and right.
Thank you!
Reading your post on Valentines Day was perfect. I sent my funny cards off and settled into a moment of reflection, followed by your post. Perfect. I am encouraged. Thanks for unpacking Sam and salt for us today.
You're welcome!
I love your thoughts here! This is precisely what we need to remember in today's political environment: not to try to dominate or overcome the evil, but refuse to *become* it!
Thank you!
So bake bread with salt, and don't forget to play with the cat!
Yes. We need to remember that "those idiots" on "the other side" are also people with hopes and dreams doing the best they can with the hand they've been dealt and the upbringing they've had.
Bravo..!!
Powerful doesn’t begin to describe this. It’s not just a tip for happiness or sanity but collective survival and resilience!
Thank you
go very slowly
Thank you. I will keep trying and hope that others do the same.
beautifully written and a message I needed to hear today. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Thanks Clint...just what I needed to remember and think about today.
You're welcome, thank you for your comment
So inspiring! What a way to live daily life.
Thank you!