Reflecting on this past Thanksgiving and the recent loss of Nelson Mandela, I have more to be thankful for than the usual family, friends, and health...
As we live in an age of few true role models, I am thankful for men like Nelson Mandela, an iconic leader, civil rights giant, and advocate of peace. May his spirit continue to inspire those who value love and acceptance over dismissal and hate.
I am thankful for the amazing people I have met and continue to meet since I began college. My freshman seminar professor once told us that the world is full of friends you have yet to meet. He was absolutely right.
And lastly, I am thankful to be part of a changing society, and I am thankful to be able to see those changes as they come. Nelson Mandela once said, “Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed towards the sun, one’s feet moving forward.” As we approach a new year, may we always remember to be moving forward.
Chris
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