A warm welcome,
Here in Australia we have recently held the Invictus Games (in Sydney). The motto is I AM
Those participating have shown how we can turn negatives into positives.
These Games have shown inner strength, honour and optimism by those who have all been through “dark nights of the soul”. Either through mental or physical disabilities (or both) from time in the military service these extraordinarily courageous men and women have all become “masters of their fate and captains of their soul” – (from quote of William Ernest Henley).
About five hundred participants from eighteen countries took part in many sporting endeavours – it was taking part that mattered – not winning! It was the connection between souls – with hope and support.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and patron of the Games, initiated them in 2014. Invictus means unconquerable.
These amazing people will not be conquered!
The caterpillars finally become butterflies – having had need to be in cocoons (the dark night of the soul) – see last month’s newsletter! They emerge triumphantly to be the best people they can be.
Prince Harry, in his inspiring Opening Ceremony speech said:
‘It may be a different reality than envisaged (for the injured participants), nonetheless it becomes a reality that contributes to raising the consciousness of humanity, through your endurance, resilience and courage. No challenge is too difficult to overcome. It is ok to tell how we feel, it is ok to ask for help, it is ok to hug’.
These members of the Invictus Generation (as Prince Harry names it) are role models for THE UNCONQUERED HUMAN SPIRIT:
I AM STRONG – I AM BRAVE – I AM RESILIENT – I AM NOT ALONE
May we all go forward with these positive and inspiring thoughts.
Blessings,
Merriene
November 2018