He penned a letter to the Company in London, a letter whose unfailing spirit would become legendary among the sailors of the East India Company. 'I cannot tell where you should looke for me.' he wrote, 'because I live at the devotion of the winds and seas.' (Written by/about Captain James Lancaster, on the ship Red Dragon, during a terrible storm, 1603) Giles Milton
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He penned a letter to the Company in London, a letter whose unfailing spirit would become legendary among the sailors of the East India Company. 'I cannot tell where you should looke for me.' he wrote, 'because I live at the devotion of the winds and seas.' Captain Lancaster was a very experienced sailor and knew that sailing in bad weather can be dangerous. But he also knew that it is also up to each person to prepare themselves for the situation. Instead of being afraid of what could go wrong, he was inspired by what could go right.

He believed that if you look at what you have you will find something good. In this case, to have faith in your circumstances and be grateful for them.

Source: Nathaniels Nutmeg: How One Mans Courage Changed The Course Of History

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