Inspired by a project that Sarah asked our youth group in Chosica del
Norte to do last Friday, I have my own message to share with the world. After watching “Freedom Writers” the previous
week, when we were able to transform a classroom into a “theatre” for the
students (many of whom had never been to a movie theatre) by projecting the
movie on the wall, using speakers and taking them popcorn and lemonade, the
students followed up on the topic by learning a little about Anne Frank and
writing their own message to the world.
Based on experiences that I’ve had, things I have seen and heard, and
several quotes that I have come across over the last few years, the following
is a short message that I have for the world.
Dear World,
Our planet is diverse, bursting
with life and mysteries. You can choose
to live as if everything is a miracle or as if nothing is one. Explore and take interest in others. No two people are exactly the same. Some of us have fair complexions, while
others have darker ones. We vary in
height, weight, personality, likes and dislikes, yet we are all people. Treat one another as such. Sit down and talk. Communication is the only way that we can
change.
Although travel may not
prevent bigotry, it demonstrates that all people worry, laugh, cry, eat and die. By trying to understand each other, we might
become friends. Several landmarks have
won recognition as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, but there are seven
wonder that do not require travel. They
require heart: sight, listening, touch, taste, feeling, laughter and love.
Follow your dreams and your passions. Don’t put your key to happiness in someone
else’s pocket. And if you can, use your passions
and your skills to be a blessing to others.
No one has ever become poor by sharing.
Your past mistakes are meant
to guide you, not define you. Learn to
forgive and keep moving forward. Respect
others. The respect that you give to
others is a clear reflection of the respect that you have for yourself. There is more power in a hug than in a
punch. Some people are blind. Others choose not to see. People usually tell the truth if you listen
hard enough. There are only two mistakes
along the road to truth. Not going all
the way and not starting.
Few people will be able to
make history themselves but we can work together to change small portions of events. Together our acts will write the history of
our time.
With love,
Dreamer of Peace
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