Celebrating the obsessions of twelve year-old boys

So the obsessions of twelve year-old boys might be an example to us, an example of a spirit we should never lose, whatever our age or experience – a spirit of curiosity, a spirit of dedication to discovery, a spirit of determination to grow in knowledge and insight and skill, in wisdom and maturity.

Sir Bradley Wiggins recently told a reporter, "At 12 I told my art teacher, I’m going to be Olympic champion, I’m going to wear the yellow jersey in the Tour." 

– from today's talk, Celebrating the obsessions of twelve year-old boys.

Author: John Davies

A small vicar in Clapham, North Yorkshire. Sometimes I walk the M62.

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