Make the World a Better Place

Though my thoughts and prayers have been with Jack Layton's family throughout this past week, they are especially with them today.  His life and death is a stark reminder that one can be on top of the world and yet that doesn't save anyone from an untimely death.  It will be interesting to see what type of legacy he lives on the politics of our country and how he inspires future leaders, not only in government, but in his fight to change the world.

If you've not had the chance to read Jack's letter to Canadians, please read it today:

winnipeg.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20110822/wpg_layton_letter_110822/20110822?hub=WinnipegHome

In keeping with is final wishes, those attending his funeral today will write down one way that they plan to make the world a better place. . .I encourage you to do the same.

"My friends, love is better than anger.

Hope is better than fear.

Optimism is better than despair.

So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic.

And we'll change the world."

~Jack Layton