Maremma attracts people full of courage, ideals, and passions, with surprising and unexpected stories...
Today, I want to introduce you to the story of a woman who is a source of inspiration and courage for me. She taught me that when you believe something is right, you should never stop, accepting risks and consequences.
She was one of the last Partisans and was not afraid to fight for her ideals, risking deadly consequences during World War II.
I met this woman from the Partisan Action Group (GAP) thanks to another incredible Maremma encounter, Marina Piperno, the first female film producer Italy ever had.
We went to dinner in Farnese, and it was a hilarious evening full of action-movie-like stories, the kind that leave you breathless until the end, but that you never want to finish.
She recounted that before being a BBC journalist, she was in the British Secret Service and even before that, a Communist Partisan Militant. She made her courageous contribution as a 'relay runner,' transporting clandestine copies of l'Unità and weapons during the Fascist regime.
She narrated her life for hours, which seemed like 20, while, with Marina's complicity, they flirted with young men at the next table, captivated by these two forces of nature.
Her name was Rossana Banfi, and at 96, she decided to move on to new, surprising adventures, because a woman like her cannot be stopped even if her body decides to give out!
Women like her are a great source of inspiration for those who, like me, want to pursue their ideals, at the cost of not being esteemed by everyone, but above all, accepting the consequences.
And you?
Are you like Rossana? Do you do something special, good, and right for others, the community, our planet, and all the beings who live on it?
Are you like Rossana? Do you do something special, good, and right for others, the community, our planet, and all the beings who live on it?
If not, it's never too late to start, and NEVER be afraid of the consequences.
