Within All of Us

As the Fourth of July approaches, we need to take a minute and think of those who have given their lives and given of themselves for the greater good. I have enjoyed two books recently written by former Navy Seals. I was struck by their selflessness and willingness to give to "the greater good". They speak of the world and priorities of life that are bigger than they are. They run toward crisis when human nature drives us in the opposite direction. Jumping on a hand grenade to save the platoon is instinct. Their devotion to their fellow brothers and sisters is more than admirable.

How frequently do we feel sorry for ourselves? We think of our little world and focus on issues that, in perspective, are relatively minor compared with the world's conflicts, the homeless people and animals, the raging fires in The West, etc.

Let's give thanks for what we have and realize there are so many people who are worse off. Let's think of the military and be thankful for what they do. Without the freedoms we have, we would be in such misery that life would have a different meaning. We would be fighting to survive, at the least.
The Wounded Warriors Project http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org     is an agency everyone should visit. There are   many other organizations helping the military and their families. We should also remember the dogs of the military as their lives have been dedicated and sacrificied for us. http://www.militaryworkingdogadoptions.com  

Finally, let's take this spirit and find it in ourselves to better our days and those who's lives we touch. As I tell my little boy, Jonathan, " there is nothing you can't do"!.

Happy 4 th