Thought and Poem

Thought and Poem – August 17, 2014

The “Medal of Honor” is often given to a soldier that has shown bravery in the highest degree to save another life or the lives of their fellow soldiers. It is sad to note that people feel a war has to be fought to extract effort beyond the call of duty to make everyday life count and to create a life free from hatred and violence.

But, what if we taught all people to treat others as they would want to be treated? Could life be a little more bearable on your street if all people were to show their love, and put forth an effort to be honest and truthful in all their dealings in relationships with others? Many may be surprised, but it can be this way you know.

When you look around you…in your family, in your neighborhood, your schools or workplaces do you find people who go out of their way to be nice to everyone and to take that extra step to keep peace? Do praise those who stand out for their bravery in showing their love even on hostile grounds in their own home towns? What if we were to acknowledge the good works of all people? Would this remind them that the efforts they showed someone was noticed by others and what they did would truly be worth repeating?

We often feel the responsibility to look for the “good” in others belongs to someone else. We all have that responsibility. Why not start a trend and be the first on your street. Why not get the ball rolling and be the first to extend efforts to show others how we should treat others by our words or actions? You may not get a “Medal of Honor,” but people may learn to respect you for your kindness and perhaps they may even learn from you.

What about you? Is there someone in your family, school, neighborhood, workplace that deserves a pat on the back for their efforts to help others to have a nice day? Share your thoughts with us…Jeanne Claire Probst

Medal of Honor

Sometimes people think that you have to win a “Medal of Honor,”

Or some other award,

That will show others that a heroic action you displayed,

For someone you may have helped or that you actually did save.

But even though this may be true,

And even though there are those heroes around you,

I think that more everyday heroes could still be found,

We just need to look for the “silent heroes,” who are doing good things for others the world around.

If only people were taught that to be kind was not a game,

But a way of life and from others they could expect the same,

We could do away with violence in more ways than one,

And a “Medal of Honor” could be worn on the chest of everyone.

Jeanne Claire Probst

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