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There\u2019s a stone carved onto the entry of an ancient close in Edinburgh\u2019s Royal Mile that says \u2018Heave Awa Chaps I\u2019m No Dead Yet.\u2019 I used to see the stone every day. It made an impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A 300 year old building suddenly collapsed in 1861 and a young boy, James McIvor, was trapped in the rubble for several days. ‘Heave awa\u2019 chaps I\u2019m nae died yet!\u2019 A fearless call for action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ultimately none of us are getting out of here alive! How boring we would all be if we lived forever. No fresh ideas or new people, no growth or creativity, a static universe, how dull. It\u2019s just a matter of when and no-one, NO-ONE knows when there time is up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the last things my dad said to me before he died was \u2018don\u2019t forget your fire proof!\u2019 Army training! In other words life is a state of mind. We can choose our approach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So why waste a good day with fear?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018Let your neck be free\u2019 and let’s find ways to \u2018heave awa!\u2019 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As Einstein famously said – the most important decision in life is to decide whether we live in a friendly or hostile universe! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be sensible, yes! But let’s not be cowed! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Forward and Up! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Love Kirsten
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There\u2019s a stone carved onto the entry of an ancient close in Edinburgh\u2019s Royal Mile that says \u2018Heave Awa Chaps I\u2019m No Dead Yet.\u2019 I used to see the stone every day. It made an impression. A 300 year old … Continue reading