It is a Latin phrase reflecting the philosophy of Aristotle which means, “In the middle stands the truth.” In other words, truth is not to be found in either extreme of too much or too little.
I learned the phrase as a child from my Dad who was a professor at Notre Dame. His translation was easy to remember, “Everything in moderation.”
It’s not always easy to keep our lives on an even keel. Sometimes, we find ourselves at one of the extremes of either great joy or overwhelming sadness.
I have learned many things from my wife of 54 years! One of her greatest attributes is her ability to take life in stride. She has suffered through many challenges, but never mentions them in retrospect.
Her favorite saying is. “Keep on marching!”
If not today, when?
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