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To “get a grip” on life means embrace all of life with a resilient, confident attitude.
The Greek key design shows how art and life are intertwined.
The "meandros" grip symbolizes unity and strength within and between human beings.
The notion of living to the fullest by grabbing on to life and holding it tight can be traced to ancient Greece. Our longstanding research into the ways that Greeks, from ancient times to the present day, embrace the fullness of life has revealed that life can become art and, in turn, art can become life.
Take, for example, the decorative Greek design commonly known as the “Greek key.” Typically, we see this ornamental pattern, which consists of repeated, continuous vertical and horizontal lines, used artistically as a decorative border on buildings, clothing, pottery, and other artifacts.
The Greek key has deep roots in ancient Greece. This decorative element was referred to as a meander or meandros in ancient times and had profound meaning. The word “meander” came to refer to the twisting and turning path of the Maeander River (also spelled Meander) located in what is now southwestern Turkey. Since then, meander has also been used to describe a winding pattern or design.
Over time, it has taken on new meanings and usages, suggesting that to meander is analogous to moving aimlessly and idly without any........