Revisiting Fred Rogers 2002 Commencement Address

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August 31, 2020 a project of ServiceSpace Our world hangs like a magnificent jewel in the vastness of space. Every one of us is a part of that jewel. - Fred Rogers - Revisiting Fred Rogers 2002 Commencement Address "I'm very much interested in choices, and what it is, and who it is, that enable us human beings to make the choices we make all through our lives. What choices lead to ethnic cleansing? What choices lead to healing? What choices lead to the destruction of the environment, the erosion of the Sabbath, suicide bombings, or teenagers shooting teachers. What choices encourage heroism in the midst of chaos?" In 2002 Fred Rogers gave the commencement address at Dartmouth University. His words and questions are more relevant than ever in today's world. { read more } Be The Change Who are the mentors and elders in your life whose words of inspiration have made you feel "part of the jewel" of this Earth"? How can you share that gift with someone else today? COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News 111 Trees This is Me at 68: Elders Reflect During Crisis How to Be Yourself How to Strengthen Your Inner Shield A Tribute to Mary Oliver The Monkey and the River A Pandemic Poem-Prayer Erich Fromm's Six Rules of Listening DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 246,847 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More