Traveling is a Game |
Wednesday Feb 24 2010
By Lauren Selman and Tina Hittenberger | Bio
One of the most inspiring things here [at the
Olympics in Vancouver] is the sustained camaraderie of ALL the
athletes.We have been here eleven days and the demonstration of humanity
has not waivered once. I am continuously stunned by the
respect, courtesy and admiration that transcends national boundaries,
religious differences and historic animosities. This code of
sportsmanship and honor encompasses more than just the sport.
As
for those that are not the elite athletes in the spotlight, politeness
and patience is the norm. The city is filled with ordinary people just
aching to be helpful. If Olympus was the mythic home of the gods,
somehow every individual we meet has been blessed with a little of their
splendor.
I am also in awe of the OLYMPIC TRUCE which I knew
little about prior to our visit. It is a simple declaration:
all competing countries cease fighting during the duration of games. It
is an extraordinary thing when you think that there IS the possibility
of peace just around the corner.
This is intense and focused and an utterly remarkable place to be.
Republished with kind permission from Traveling is a Game
© 2010 Lauren Selman. All rights
reserved.
Written by eldering at Wisdom in Action
Tagged with: camaraderie olympics patience peace respect
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