There is an older woman I know whose husband passed on years ago. She is alone now, and if you talk to her, she will tell you that she must constantly battle with loneliness and a sense of futility. She does this by taking an active interest in the world and the people she meets every day. She writes articles for newsletters, introduces herself in groups, gets to know others, and genuinely cares about them. She's an inspiration to everyone who meets her. She shows us what it is to be live heroically.
As we grow older, we must continually intensify our beliefs and values. We must live our virtues honestly, fiercely, bravely, refusing to yield to any but the highest and best and deepest principles the world has to offer. This is not some abstract philosophical concept, but is the only thing that makes life worthwhile in the long run. If I were to adopt a motto for this journal. I would take it from the Battle of Maldon:
"Thought must be the harder, heart the keener, spirit must be greater as our strength wanes."
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