The entire world memorialized Nelson Mandela today, as his South African service was broadcast globally. Barack Obama was there, and I'm so happy that Mandela was freed and Obama was made President in both of their lifetimes - and mine. Seemingly impossible at one time, we now know that nothing is. ("It always seems impossible until it's done." - Mandela!!!)
Locally, street posters of Mandela went up overnight by political/satirical artist, Robbie Conal, this time in pure celebration. I was delighted to wake up to one posted right in front of my house! A touching reminder that we all just have to keep on walking ... toward freedom. Now, Mandela is truly free, and will serve forever as an example on how to live with dignity and grace.
My favorite Mandela quote (among many, many sage words) is this:
“A good head and good heart are always a
formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or
pen, then you have something very special.”
What a special man, indeed. And now it's up to the rest of us to carry on his legacy of peace and forgiveness. Not easy by any means, but because of people like Mandela, we know it IS possible.
On it.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
In Celebration Of Nelson Mandela
Labels:
activism,
freedom,
memorials,
Nelson Mandela,
Peace,
posters,
Robbie Conal,
street art,
venice artists
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Excellent! He truly was/is a wonderful example!! Forgive them.
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