My gift to share this season is a simple wish and a little surprise at the end of this short post.
I realize you're all spread far and wide - the many dozens of countries represented by my followers may spread further than the practice of celebrating Christmas. I thank you for reading, and am here to tell you it doesn't matter what I believe, or you believe, or anyone else - so long as we work together towards virtuous ambitions with compassion and respect guiding our paths. This is our social mandate. It has to be. Your impact will spread like ripples if this is our focus.
If we work together with virtuous ambition, it doesn't matter if we have different beliefs. Compassion and Respect are universal guides. *tweet this*
The Path to Peace is Paved with Sacrifice
My service in the US Navy defines my life as much as anything else, The Holiday season is a time I long for that brotherhood, ache for the pain of separated families, and think about those still out there, defending freedom around the globe. Our American military has a vast presence and an enormous mission. In many places our Allies serve with us; in some the borders are sharp edges.
Whether or not your life has been connected to the service, you're a veteran yourself, or your nation has troops abroad, we should all agree on one thing:
Our Common Goal is Peace.
To that end, I wish you all the very best this season, and ask that you take a moment to think about my brothers and sisters, your brothers and sisters, standing watch far from home. Meditate, pray, pause for a silent moment - whatever suits you - but trust me when I say that knowing someone outside of your family remembers you're out there, and appreciates your sacrifices - it matters. a lot. That's a wonderful gift.
I leave you with your own gift: A soul-stirring, awe-inspiring surprise performance of the United States Air Force Band at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum earlier this month....
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