Some days, you need to rest. Others, you need to punch, kick, and grapple. You need to fight.
Remember, this is Sparta.
Writing, drawing, dancing, playing music – creating anything, really – is hard work. It’s the sort of work you might shy away from. You know what’s required. You know what will be required. You head to the sidelines.
Don’t. Remember, this is Sparta.
Kick yourself down a well if you must. Train your mind, heart, body, and soul. Do the work. Get in the game and stay there. You can rest. You can grab water and food. It’s a part of fighting well.
Don’t forget. This is Sparta.
This isn’t a life for the faint of heart. It’s a life filled with disappointments and rocky bottoms. It’s also a life filled with beauty and wonder, with creating and sharing something you never thought possible. The highs and lows. You can maneuver them but only if you remember:
This is Sparta.
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