What Matters in This Life?

This is an inspirational email about some young children that can teach all of us what matters. It’s about showing compassion and love for one another. It’s about joining one another and helping each other succeed. If only we were all as inspiring as these 9 contestants; we would all be living in a better world.  When faced with difficult decisions about what matters … take a moment to reflect on this very special lesson below.

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Subject: FW:What Matters?
Date: 5/12/2008 10:13:53 AM
From:xxxxx@xxxx.com
To:admin{at}dontlosefaith{dot}com

A few years ago, at the Seattle Special Olympics, nine contestants, all physically
or mentally disabled, assembled at the starting line for the 100-yard dash.
At the gun, they all started out, not exactly in a dash, but with a relish to
run the race to the finish and win. All, that is, except one little boy who stumbled
on the asphalt, tumbled over a couple of times, and began to cry.

The other eight heard the boy cry. They slowed down and looked back.
Then they all turned around and went back – every one of them. One girl with
Down’s Syndrome bent down and kissed him and said, “This will make
it better.” Then all nine linked arms and walked together to the finish line.
Everyone in the stadium stood, and the cheering went on for
several minutes.

People who were there are still telling the story. Why? Because deep
down we know this one thing: What matters in this life is more than winning
for ourselves. What matters in this life is helping others win, even if it means
slowing down and changing our course.
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