I thought that was Danish...alas...the parliamentary system of elections allows some interesting parties to get The occasional seat.
Zencat...I think I agree with you that we are on a lifelong path. I will take it further and say I believe all people should be on this path...that it improves all lives...however for us it is perhaps more a matter of life and death.
I hope to be a weaker throughout my life...that implies a journey rather than a struggle I hope:-) although at times I anticipate it will be both.