Last evening, I felt like I boarded the late freight when I discovered the news. I came out of my S Factor class feeling incredible bliss. It was interrupted with a voice that told me to turn on my phone and connect back into the outside world. When basking in the after-glow of class, I try to put off plugging back in to the world so quickly. Despite my initial resistance, I listened to this urge. It pointed me to the numerous FB postings about Nelson Mandela’s death. Driving home, there was such heaviness in my heart.
A unique man’s presence, felt worldwide, for so long has left this earth. He was 94 and had a full life. This man witnessed so much change in the world over so many decades! I only hope the younger generations can understand the mark that Nelson Mandela made on the world and if not, they should educate themselves immediately, so they can understand his impact. I feel immense gratitude for this extraordinary and inspiring man. I echo Mohammed Ali’s sentiments “He taught us forgiveness on a grand scale.”
May the world truly aspire to live by Mandela’s example.
Rest in peace Nelson Mandela, your humaneness will never be forgotten.
A favorite of many Nelson Mandela quotes.
Robin Ray Eller 