Monday, December 21, 2009

Beware Humans Bearing Gifts -- A Commentary

Christmas can be an anxiety-inducing experience for many (Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty)

From New Scientist:

THERE'S a Latin proverb, per angusta ad augusta, which translates as "through trial to triumph". Literally speaking, "angusta" refers to a narrow passageway. It gives us the English word "anxious", signalling a place that presses against you, where the walls are tight, and you might be too big to get through. Anxiety is the feeling that you might not make it out the other side.

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