June 30

”Not a day passes over this earth but men and women of note do great deeds, speak great words and suffer noble sorrows.” Charles Reed

While history best remembers the words and works of great men and women, whether for noble or more impure reasons, I think true greatness is displayed best in those who are managing to exist in harmony from day to day. There is something to be said for those who maintain a simple life, who remain connected to family and friends, have a good sense of spirituality and morality, who respect the planet and all its inhabitants. These people will rarely be found in the history books, won’t be taught to our kids in school, are not immortalized in song yet have, in my opinion, likely found the most wisdom. Greatness is surely subjective…and while I can think of many well-known people whom I consider great, I am sure there are thousands more, who if their stories and their ordinary lives were made known, who I find have an equal measure of greatness. This is one of the many things I appreciate when I hear the experience, strength and hope of other members. Their stories of facing insurmountable odds, rising from the depths of pain and despair, the courage they display on a regular basis, all this and more makes me feel they deserve recognition of greatness. We in the fellowship have certainly suffered as noble as any.

Affirmation I will look for the simply greatness in those around me and it is certain to help me find it within myself.