🔒 Alec Hogg: Drawing inspiration from those around us

Apologies for Friday’s newsletter. The final edition of the missive, which I re-sent last night after requests from community members, got replaced by an earlier draft. I’m blaming it on the mountain air: we spent much of last week at Champagne Sports, my favourite getaway in the Drakensberg. The pic above is the view from our room…..enough said?

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When back home and reflecting on the break, it dawned how inspiration is all around us. Covid-19 has thrown the hospitality sector the biggest challenge imaginable. Yet Champagne Sport’s didn’t miss a beat, its occupancies only slightly down on last year. A reminder that investing during good times always pays off in bad.

Most inspirational part of the holiday, though, came during our visit to a family friend recently diagnosed with a terminal disease. Instead of spending her final weeks moping, she’s done exactly the opposite – she immediately compiled a list and been flat out on it, ensuring there’s no loose ends when she leaves us.
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Our species is at its best when engaged in selfless service. Whether it’s health workers who turn up despite the obvious risks; hospitality staff who smile even though they have no idea if their jobs will survive another lockdown; or a family friend determined to exit without drama or disruption to others. Inspiration is all around us. Sometimes we just need to look.

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