To do what you believe is right and true in the face of such obstacles. To send men to war and know THEY are making the ultimate sacrifice.YOU are the one who made "the call" and sent them there. Talk about guilt.
It really does make one step back and rethink a lot of things in ones lives. Situations where your ego gets in the way. I read something recently that said, most arguments are the result of ego. A person does not want to "feel" less a man. So instead of backing down in an argument or admitting they could be wrong they hold their ground. If only they realized that you are a bigger man by realizing that your ego does not rule you. Do what is right in your heart. Very hard pill to swallow for some.
As well, this comes in to play in everyday life and the effort we put into our everyday tasks. Do what you do and do it well. In the words of Lincoln:
Every man is proud of what he does well; and no man is proud of what he does not do well. With the former, his heart is in his work; and he will do twice as much of it with less fatigue. The latter performs a little imperfectly, looks at it in disgust, turns from it, and imagines himself exceedingly tired. The little he has done, comes to nothing, for want of finishing.
If you love what you do, you will do it well, because your heart will be in it. Why do we not incorporate that philosophy into our every day. Why don't we always try to do our best so that we can be proud of what we do. Just try.
That being said, here is another line from a book I was reading while we were away this week.
"What is more numerous than blades of grass in a lawn?"
"The thoughts in a man's mind"
Here is your photo of the week.... my men in deep thought! :)
and one more of Lincoln of course!!!
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