Truth in Latin

Ad Astra Per Aspera
To the stars through thorns

Is this how we live? Is there truth in this statement? Do we have to work our way through the thorns in order to get to the stars?

Once again, I’m finding a hard time making absolute statements. I mean, while this can be true for one moment, one situation, is it always true? Of course not. Some things in life are a struggle. Sometimes we like having the struggle to reach that ultimate goal. Other times, things will come easily to us and we’ll think we’re blessed and others will think we’re extremely lucky.

I think life is a complete balancing act and sometimes that act is not in our control.

The imagery is nice…reaching for those stars through the thorns. The reality, though, is questionable.