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John and Teresa Heinz Kerry in Denver
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By Michelle Lindsey, Colorado Springs
The world won’t become a better place unless we help make it so.
When I think of this, I think of two very special people: Teresa & John Kerry. To be inspired - truly inspired - is, I think, one of the greatest gifts in this life. And that gift of true inspiration is what Teresa & John have given to me. Through their light, their hope, and their work, I see the world not for what it is, but for what it can be.
There is a light that shines in the darkness. And these are dark days and dark hours, but their light has given me hope, promise, and inspiration - as I know it has to so many. I think there are precious few people who cross our path, who truly inspire us to find the light within ourselves, and to search for and discover the difference-making capacity within ourselves — and Teresa & John are two such people.
There isn’t a day that I don’t wake up and wish that they were in the White House. But I believe that leadership can be a beacon from so many different platforms, and that you don’t have to be at 1600 to embody and exhibit the true leadership that is the heartbeat of a country...and this is the leadership that I see in John & Teresa.
Through difficult situations and character building experiences in my own life, I have drawn hope and inspiration from Teresa & John, and from their light and example. They’ve helped me find my own path and helped me seek out my own difference-making heartbeat, and strive to follow it...always.
There are ways, large and small, that we can give of ourselves, and of our hearts, and of our efforts, everyday to make a difference. Sometimes, we will see the results - like a monument set securely in stone - and sometimes we never will...like a shell washed away in the tide...yet even though the shell has washed away from the shore, its beauty is being carried to another place, to bring hope and inspiration anew.
What we do here, in this life - the hopeful difference and change we endeavor to make - lives on and touches people’s hearts and lives, and the fibers of time, long after we are gone. The light we all have inside of us is a light that can bring hope and change to a world in need...in need of the promise of a new and better tomorrow. A new and better tomorrow that can be brought about by our hope, our faith, our efforts, and our willingness to search for that light within ourselves and make a difference.
In this moment on earth, there is a special light of hope and inspiration, lighting up a darkened world... Teresa & John, through their courage, effort, and service have illuminated the corners and shadows of hearts and minds across this country.
The world won’t become a better place unless we help make it so. And in this moment on earth, Teresa & John are making the world a better place through their efforts, their hope, and their light.
A wonderful article! An inspiration to me and all who read it I truly believe.......
Posted by Caro on May 6, 2007 09:10 AMWow! What an awesome piece!!! You should be a regular columnist in the paper!!!
Posted by on May 1, 2007 07:13 PMThat was just wonderful. After reading that, I'll proudly join the Kool-Aid club!!!
Posted by on May 1, 2007 05:30 PMThat was really beautiful and inspiring. Thank you.
Posted by on May 1, 2007 04:48 PMKOOL-AID ALERT!!!!
Posted by on May 1, 2007 07:26 AM