I was going to write about leadership lessons learned while
watching the
newly released “Dark Knight Rises” but the events of last night have encouraged me
to share a more important message.
I do want to offer my
condolences to those affected in any way by the shooting last night. It is terribly tragic. I offer my testimony that I personally know
that death is not the end. And I offer a
perspective of life that can give comfort to both those directly and indirectly
affected. God has a plan for each and
every one of us. Learn about that plan
here.
While the events were tragic and do ware heavy on our
hearts, It is the spirit of the American people to not allow such actions and
happenings to ruin our spirits. It is my
prayer that we will continue to live a life made possible by the freedom we
enjoy. Maybe we can make but one
difference after what we’ve seen today, and that is that we try a little harder
to be kind to one another. Try a little
harder to reach out to those that may appear to be struggling. In the process, we will make friends and combat
the causes of these tragic events.
I am glad to see
that the politics of this years election was put on the back burner for a bit
but saddened that it took an event like this to end the political games, and
saddened by the idea that they will just carry on where they left off in a
matter of days. But I guess I should
enjoy it while It lasts. Today, both the
President and the potential president ended their vicious attacks against each
other and both shared powerfully uplifting messages to raise the spirits of the
American people. Does it really have to
get this bad to see this kind of leadership?
Leadership is something that should prevail in the good times as much as
the bad.
But regardless of what our “leaders” do, we have a
responsibility to renew our commitment and our responsibility to lead and
uplift those around us. So as we
remember those who lost their lives and those who came close, lets also
remember that we have the power to make this world a better place.
