Nelson Mandela. The millions of lives he touched in his lifetime, whether they be leaders on the world stage or the humble children playing in the dusty streets of the Africa they call home, will forever be inspired by the legacy of this humble servant. So much has been written about him at this time of his passing and so much more will be written in the weeks and years to come I expect, so I would like to keep it simple by sharing a brief selection of his words here. There is so much to choose from, but these few are among my most treasured. For me they encapsulate the essence of the man and his legacy of love and compassion…
“No one is born hating…. People must learn to hate and if they can learn to hate then they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.”
Nelson Mandela achieved much, most of which will be praised and some of which may be challenged, but the enduring legacy for me will be his total commitment to compassion and forgiveness in his later years, through his ‘Truth and Reconciliation’ movement. It reminds me that we all have it within us to forgive and to look forward to a more compassionate future, and not backward to regret and recrimination.
Mandela endured so much over the decades of is adult years to right the wrongs of an oppressive system, but his indomitable spirit and his unwavering belief in the innate goodness of humanity shone through it all.
Vale Nelson Mandela
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Until then… Let’s seek to understand more and judge less. Have a great week – Brian
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