Thursday, October 14, 2010

Hope!

I'm sure just like me most of you have been glued to the TV over the past couple of day, if not months, to see the latest on the 33 Chilean mienrs trapped 2,300 feet or 730 meters underground. And I'm sure just like me all of you couldn't help but shed a few tears of joy as they reached the surface and huged their families and loved ones.

 

I don't know about you but the leassons learned from these people are amazing. First of all that the last thing you should lose is hope because even in the most dire of situations there is always someone out there taking care of us. Second, it is very important to rely on those that have experince and are level headed to deal with the most difficult situations... we have to let them do their jobs. Finally, when we all leave aside our personal interests and start contributing to the common good no matter what: we receive a reward and a few "good Karma points" for the future.




As a last thought, I hope that those who lead each and everyone of our countries learn the lessons taught by the Chileans in which they made a commitment that people comes before political interests and money...

Wishing all of you an great and inspiring day!

21 comments:

  1. I got teary following this amazing story! What testament to hope (a beautiful thing) and their ability to think as a collective group, instead of just individual persons/themselves! Thanks for the lovely reminder.

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  2. Well said and i've been emotionally glued to the T.V. I have been overcome with joy...

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  3. Listening to them talk about God and their trials was so inspiring! I seriously thought about them every single day because I was so inspired by them. Who couldn't be?

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  4. This is just an amazing story...def one of those "remember where you were when" - all the miners were rescued.

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  5. Such a wonderful story, and I'm so glad you posted this! Absolutely inspiring.

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  6. So, so, so happy they made it out. The world needs a win like this.

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  7. I saw part of the live footage of their evacuation yesterday and definitely teared up a few times. Very inspiring!

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  8. i can't believe this whole thing...but so happy now.

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  9. It's been an amazing couple of days and to see the joy on these men's faces, and the faces of their families and everyone who has worked so hard to free them, is completely beautiful. Brilliant post xx

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  10. An incredible story, I hope we get to hear the stories they told each other to keep so sane during all these long hours and days.

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  11. I saw on tv the rescue, it's amazing!! I've been in Chile once, and the people are incredible.

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  12. It is inspirational in so many ways. It's nice to watch the news and well with tears of joy for a change.

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  13. incredible story and truly inspirational. i'm glad there's a happy ending

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  14. I'm so happy they ALL made it home safe and sound!! The pictures tell such an incredible story!! This is one case where the advances in technology really went towards something incredible!

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  15. This story is just so incredible and unbelievable. I love the guy who came up, pumping his fist. It's nice to finally see a story like this have a happy, inspiring ending

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  16. Your last thought is so true! Well said! I cried right along with that little boy when they brought up his dad, the first miner to be released. Bless everyone who worked to bring them all home safely.

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  17. This was all so amazing. I'm still moved to tears just thinking about it. I remember when they first said they might not get those miners out until Christmas; I'm so glad they were able to rescue them sooner. Just shows what the world can do when we all come together. Happy weekend, Elie.

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  18. I discovered your blog through Brandi's site...and I'm so glad I did! this post is so inspiring, i almost cried when I watched the news. So glad they made it out. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  19. It is so amazing that these men were saved! I cannot even imagine being those men's families...it must be absolutely amazing to have them back! Though I do think it would be hard to cope with normal life after such a hard time.

    This is so inspiring and the images are beautiful.

    XOXO-
    Rachel

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