♪ Listen 0:00 Olavi Ruitlane discussed his grandfather, a significant influence in his life, emphasizing the importance of avoiding fear. Ruitlane’s grandfather was not a man known for physical discipline; due to circulatory issues, he often felt cold despite warm weather, leading him to wear thin shoes consistently. The family experienced difficult times under Brezhnev, making corporal punishment impractical. Ruitlane recounted instances where discipline involved a whip, which served as a familiar element within the family structure, often likened to a third parent. When Ruitlane concealed the whip, his grandfather, suffering from sclerosis, became disoriented searching for it, demonstrating a loss of understanding regarding its purpose. A specific memory involved Ruitlane waking in the night and, due to confused room arrangements, finding himself at his grandfather’s bedside, attempting to assist him. Topics: #man #his #olavi Post navigation Annela Laaneots: the key to success lies primarily in the ability to stay in the picture in the countries that are important to us Tomi Saluveer: The decisive winter is ahead of us