This morning, I found inspiration in the heart of my 15 year old son. Eric is running for the office of Treasurer for his sophomore class. High school can be a tough environment, particularly for those who are not at the top of the "cool" crowd. Eric, the incumbent who served this year, finds himself running against a very popular classmate who is appears to be running a "fun" campaign. We've talked at length about the possibility of defeat (sometimes, the cool kid wins over the responsible kid), but Eric is determined to run. For this, he has the utmost respect of a mom who was never brave enough to stick her neck out on the line in high school.
This morning, I read the opening words of Eric's speech, which include the following quote from Albert Einstein:
"The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing."
Eric feels committed to running because he honestly believes in service to his classmates and to his school. He is convicted about "doing something" to make his corner of the world a better place. At a time when evil in the world feels pervasive and a person could easily question what difference she could possibly make, having the shining example of a son like Eric is a great motivator.
Today, let's not look on and do nothing. And by the way...
Vote for Eric!
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Do Something
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Eric --- Mother Teresa said: "Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough; give your best anyway". So, if you win the office, your school will also win. And, if you lose the office, your school will still win. Due, regardless of the outcome, to the benefit of your effort on the school's behalf. With pride in my grandsons --- Love and Misses, Gramps
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