Today, we remember the lives lost and those who have served. Veterans Day in the United States honors those who have served their country in the military. In the Commonwealth of Nations of Britain, including Canada, Remembrance Day honors those whose lives have been lost in defending their nation. In both observances, it’s the recognition of the sacrifice of oneself for freedom and for the ones they love.
I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.
Rabindranath Tagore
People focus on leadership but I think the world needs more servants. There is a lot of work to be done and when people desire to help out the world could be a better place. Of course, there is servant leadership but the servant part has to be the focus. Find out what you are enthusiastic about and then do that and hopefully, others will want to do the same. The key thing is to serve so that the world can be a better place.
Leadership begins with service and doing things that make life better for everyone. It also means being willing to compromise to get things done. I believe that at the heart of politics should be service and good leaders will realize that concept.
For any nation to function it must have leaders who work for the good of everyone and are sure people are free from discrimination and fear. It also means standing up for what is right and resisting forces that seek to rule by instilling fear into those they serve and serve with.
No one person should have so much influence that it impedes the service of those elected to serve the people. What is happening in Washington DC is not good. We should not tolerate the impeding of the business of governing by one person who has done very bad things.
In short, I want to see the former president who has been impeached and indicted go away. Donald Trump is not good for America and as we are seeing the world.
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Life provides an opportunity to serve and to be served. We all have responsibilities to help. Then there comes the time for others to help you. It’s my view that we all have to do some heavy lifting at different stages in our lives. Using our talents and giving our time are two things that we can offer to make the world better. Isn’t that something we should all be doing?
Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11, is a tribute to military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
To all who wore the uniform of military service thank you for your sacrifice. May you be appreciated this and every day. Grace and peace to you all.
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