While sketching these penguins, I was thinking about how resilient penguins are. It is the very nature of penguins to "stay the course," even in the midst of great danger and hardship. They instinctively "muster on" in the frozen tundra powering through great physical challenges. Just living on the frozen tundra would be enough of a challenge for me, but they also journey 30-40 miles during mating season, far away from their food source on their little legs. They must wobble precariously on their small wobbly feet or glide on their stomachs paddling with their tiny feet. They slip and slide undeterred to reach the area where they will court, mate (just once), nest, incubate and protect their young. Often, for over 100 days in temperatures as low as -80*F, and without food, the male and female take turns returning to the sea (40 miles away) to obtain food to bring back for their young chick. They make this long, dangerous trip over and over again during this period. While waiting, the other penguins huddle together in a big circle (literally, the circle of life) to stay warm. They take turns with the warmest inside spots. The penguins never waver in this pursuit, no matter how difficult the task. So many lessons I draw from the penguins way of life; too apparent to list here, but something to reflect on.