Today I was inspired by this youtube clip of the canadian tenors (the video was put together (obviously) by a canadian patriot organization, but don't worry, I still love the good 'ole U.S. of A.
Here's some of the words which seriously struck a chord with me
where there is hatred, let me bring love
where there is doubt, let me bring faith
where there is falsehood, let me bring truth
where there is pain, I'll comfort you
where there is silence, let me sing grace
where there's despair, let me bring hope
where there is blindness, let me bring sight
where there is darkeness, let me bring light
And with these words I speak
grant that I may not seek to be heard, but to hear
to be consoled, but to console
not to be seen, but to see
to be loved, but to love
though when we give love, we will recieve
when we forgive love, we'll find reprieve
it is in dying, we'll be released
make me an instrument of peace
This is really all I want for my life. Even if it's a small contribution, I hope that I can lift, help, love, and serve. I have so far to go before I am who I want to be.
Grateful for sources of inspiration.
Here's a few of my favorites:
