Most of today i keep going back to the remembrance of the Challenger shuttle disaster that is in the news. It is inspiring to think of the heroes that move mankind forward. And appropriate to whisper a quick prayer for those that sacrificed in that pursuit. As the day comes to a close though, I find myself thinking also about the unifying leadership around such an awesome vision as space exploration. Here are 2 links. One to John Kennedy's awesome 'choose to go to moon' speech. The second is equally impressive speech but on the tragic topic when Ronald Reagan had to address the Challenger disaster. 2 money quotes: "We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard." "The future doesn't belong to the fainthearted; it belongs to the brave."
I choose to be inspired today. I think those astronauts and teacher would rather have it this way. I think those 2 great leaders would have it that way. I choose to think bigger, and aspire to do more. Lets hope we keep getting blessed with heroes and leaders like we have had in the past. And suggest we try to find everyday actions where that inspiration flows through us.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa7icmqgsow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g25G1M4EXrQ