Published: July 19, 2023
By Jim Lichtman
Attending to my 98-year-old father after a fall, I was leaving the hospital when I came across this message posted in an elevator. With America facing it’s most perilous time of division, it’s a message we all might ponder.
We all have the capability to act responsibly.
We all have the capacity to respect each other.
We all have the ability to trust each other.
We all have the power to forgive and embrace compassion.
We are ALL Americans, and we need all the character and courage to stand together as Americans.
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This reminds me of when people say that it takes the same amount of time to be kind to someone as it does to be negative–and the bonus is that you can feel good long after the positive interaction.
The best to you Jim and your care for your father.