New mantra

Per Aspera Ad Astra

(Translation: Through difficulty to the stars)

A few weeks back, I saw these words painted on a wall in a school where I was working for a day. I found out it was the school's motto, and I jotted it down. I believe it's in Latin? I could be wrong, my memory fails me. I just came across that scrap of paper lastnight, having forgotten about it until now.

The more I reflect on this saying, the more I like it. It's so incredibly simple, and so common sense, but it reminds me that if I just get through difficult times, it will lead me to good things. That through my hard work and determination, I will feel uplifted.

I like that thought. I think it makes a good mantra. I think it will be my new mantra.

Through difficulty to the stars......