Thursday, January 7, 2010

What the world needs now

Our planet needs

mothers who know how to assure their children that they are loved unconditionally

fathers who know how to assure their children that their true needs will always be met and that their noblest dreams will be realized

children who remind the world how to live curiously and joyfully in the moment, with complete trust

teachers whose words and deeds challenge, encourage, and affirm young people as they grow to fulfill their unlimited potential

scientists and engineers who strive faithfully to solve problems so that pure air, water, earth, food, and energy are available to all

generous organizational leaders who know how to inspire people to give their utmost so that the best goals are achieved

tradespeople and craftspeople who reliably dedicate their efforts to these same best goals

artists, entertainers, and athletes who humbly offer their talents to touch people’s hearts and imaginations so that together we may forever delight in our beautiful world

honest and wise statespeople who serve the public good and sustain governments which protect us from misguided victimizers

aides, nurses, counselors, doctors, and hospice workers who apply the fruits of the healing arts with discretion and wisdom so that the troubles which beset us from within are salved

philosophers and theologians who invite us to find clear answers to the most important questions

all of whom use memory, reason, imagination, and will in the service of others

all of whom think, speak, and act with prudence, temperance, justice, and fortitude