Chilean Mine rescue

Watching the “made for TV” real-life drama of the Chilean Miners play out before our eyes caused me to reflect on the strength of the human spirit.  So often during times of crisis or danger, we hear of amazing tales of endurance and courage, of true fortitude.  What deep instinct is it that causes men to crawl down mountains with broken legs, or retain their dignity while enduring terrible conditions of captivity and poverty? The shining example of the trapped miners themselves has demonstrated that human resilience should be celebrated.  The inner drive to survive is truly an amazing thing