“One flies with one’s own wings.”wings she flies tattoo

 

 

Ālīs volat propriīs is the Latin phrase most accurately translated as “one flies with one’s own wings” or “it flies with its own wings.”

 

Well.

I am becoming more convinced that if one wants to adopt a good motto it is best to start with a classical language <like Latin>.

 

I find it interesting how often I find a Latin phrase which exotically seems to capture a big thought in a seemingly simple way.

 

Latin is quickly becoming an extinct if not simply an endangered language.

Excepting the fact that there are so many timeless latin phrases. Without them, and their thought provoking motto-esque feel, the language may have fallen into obscurity already.

 

Anyway.

 

Ālīs volat propriīs. One flies with one’s own wings.

 

Brings to mind a number of thoughts.

 

wings to flyIndependence.

Being able to always depend on oneself.

 

Do things your own way <and the ability to suffer the consequences>.

 

Control.

Control one’s own life. Masters of our own destiny.

 

Courage.

Flying takes a leap of faith. And it doesn’t always go smoothly and sometimes it hurts.

 

Self-reliance <and achievement>.

Empowered to reach for the sky <one’s potential>.

 

Freedom.

Flying implies new places, new experiences, new lessons, new learning.

 

 

Ālīs volat propriīs. I love this phrase.

 

Whew. Having your own wings to fly.wings flies with her own

 

We cannot control everything.

Sometimes bad things happen but what we can control is how we let it affect us.

We get to choose our attitude.

We get to choose how to fly with our own wings.

 

This doesn’t mean we always do what we want whenever we want.

It simply means you are free to be yourself.

 

You have your own wings.

You know how to fly <or can learn … oh … yes … everyone can fly …>.

wings flies and rootsYou may not know exactly where you want to go but with wings maybe you can find it.

 

 

To me this little Latin phrase embraces independence of spirit and attitude. And isn’t that really what matters?

 

 

Anyway.

I am not sure it’s sad that no one learns Latin anymore because, frankly, it’s just not that useful.

 

Well.

Let me take that back.

 

Maybe if Latin phrases that capture big thoughts like one flies with ‘one’s own wings’ capture our attention and interest and build attitudes which positively impact our lives?

We should seek to learn them.

 

 

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