Finish the race without shrinking back (Πέρας ἐπιτέλει μὴ ἀποδειλιῶν)

This Delphic Maxim advises us to do our best. Apollo was a patron of excellence. A race, or indeed any competition, is where we must commit to winning. Even if we do not win, we have both honored the spirit of the race, but we have also learned something about ourselves and how we can … Continue reading Finish the race without shrinking back (Πέρας ἐπιτέλει μὴ ἀποδειλιῶν)

Grieve for No One (Μὴ ἐπὶ παντὶ λυποῦ)

Today's maxim seems a bit harsh. Then again, when was Apollo ever known to sugar coat things? The modern takeaway here is the trap of using grief as an emotional crutch or manipulation tactic. Sadness and grief are natural and are emotional responses we all know from the breakup of a relationship, drifting away from … Continue reading Grieve for No One (Μὴ ἐπὶ παντὶ λυποῦ)