It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.
- Edmund Hillary
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Born in 1919 in New Zealand, Sir Edmund Percival Hillary was a mountaineer, explorer and philanthropist. He and a Nepalese Sherpa mountaineer were the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953. After his climb, he held a life-long passion for helping the Sherpa through a trust that he founded.
The mountain is only a physical obstacle. In facing what life puts before us and persevering, we gain strength and confidence, ultimately overcoming our personal obstacles.
The mountain is only a physical obstacle. In facing what life puts before us and persevering, we gain strength and confidence, ultimately overcoming our personal obstacles.
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This is so true. Thanks for the reminder. Merry Christmas, Linda.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you too, Jayne.
DeleteHi Linda .. Sir Edmund Hillary definitely tore some barriers down .. and set examples for many. Cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteAs a child, I always wanted to believed that I was named after him .. to some extent. :)
ReplyDeleteWise words and not just Sir Edmund Hillary's words...:~)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I hope you're all ready for Christmas! Let the countdown begin.
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