Lessons from the Olympics
Last summer we vacationed in Alberta, Canada and we heard about the Winter Olympics which commence this evening with the Opening Ceremonies. What a great postlude to the Super Bowl! It is time to enjoy all sorts of winter games and truly world class competition.
Today I'd like to introduce you to “the best souvenir of Canada,” the Inukshuk. The logo of the 2010 Games is based on the Inukshuk which means “likeness of a person.” For centuries the Inuit people built these stone figures to guide lonely travelers in North America, particularly in the Arctic regions. Following the Inukshuk sign travelers would follow a path to food, water and shelter. I found these markers fascinating. For me, they are yet another indication that deep within the human spirit there is compassion for their fellow travelers.
I hope you will take time to enjoy the Olympics. Sometime during these next days learn about the Inukshuk, a symbol of hope when the cold, bitter days are most challenging! Have a wonderful weekend. Happy Valentines Day.
--Ben Keckler
02.12.10
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