Happy, happy 90th Birthday to one of the greatest heroes of our time: Nelson Mandela. What a magnificent example to mankind he is. If there were more of his ilk, in our world, it would truly be a better place to live.
For almost as long as I can remember, he has held a special place in my affections and been a great hero and inspiration of mine. Who can fail to admire his extraordinary strength, determination and incredible forgiveness towards those who held him prisoner and the people who perpetrated such inhumane deeds in his homeland. The benevolence of the man remains apparent today in his beautiful countenance.
I was pleased that he recently spoke out - at last! - about evil M in Zimbabwe (I won't even credit the monster by mentioning his name in full) but I don't yet feel reassured - sadly - that it will be enough to radically change the horrendous situation that has gone from bad to beyond mentionable there. I hope Mandela's universal words, actions and dignity will continue to inspire people positively for generations to come.
Pic credit: www.anc.org.za
1 comment:
Happy Birthday, indeed. As you say, more leaders like him - modest and selfless - would make the world an astonishingly different place. That's what true leadership is all about.
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