RIP Nelson Mandela. Beautifully written homage to a great man.
Nelson Mandela has gone the way of all mortals but his legacy lives on. I just heard the news of his passing and I couldn’t help it as a shudder passed through my body at the news. Many people have been expecting his passing, Mandela was ill but he lived well and achieved so much with his life.
My only hope is for humanity to emulate this iconic man, who fought against apartheid (mind you, he didn’t do it alone) and won. He fought against prejudice and believed all men to be equal. He fought against the evil in men, against hatred, against racism…
There would be lots of words, but I can only say this… may we all leave a great legacy behind… Mandela is gone, he did his bit and generations yet unborn would learn about it.
It’s the end of an era…
Rest In Peace Nelson Mandela!
Great man who did a lot of good.
Yes.
Paulette, this is indeed a worldwide sad day. We have lost a leader of people.
Take care, Bill
Yes, he was a great leader. A great loss indeed. Thanks, Bill.
He truly did great things with his life. We should be so inspired.
Yes and yes. Thanks, Colleen.
Probably never again will there be another man who did as much as Mr. Mandella. True greatness and genuine humaness are an extreme rarity.
Well said, Yvonne. I agree with you. Thank you.
My heart hurt as I read the headline. I am thankful for his strength, spirit, inspiration. I hope his soul finds peace!
I am thankful for these qualities he possessed as well. A light in the world who did so much good. Thank you.
Great post,Nelson Mandela brought new meaning for reconciliation ,forgiveness and humility to achieve the peace and harmony ,many world leaders failed to do.Hoping that politicians will follow his example and serve the people not their own selfishness.Regards.jalal
Hi Jalal, I hope so also. Have a nice weekend.
His forgiveness was so great that we all can take a lesson from him
So true, Lou. A great teacher.
We who ache for a human world of truly practising humane people, who are so rather than talk so, can not but echo your sentiments. Jean-Jacques
Beautifully put. Lovely. Welcome back from your vacation. 🙂
Wonderful reblog. I can’t get enough of Mandela, you know. Every post or article I see, I learn more, and see more photos I’ve never spied before. What a magnificent human being.
27 years in prison didn’t break him from his mission: unreal.
I know what you mean. I keep replaying something I read that he said when he got out of prison and I paraphrase, “If I continue to hate and be angry then I haven’t left prison.” I find this extraordinary and a lesson I hope to aspire to, to be able to let go of the emotions I harbor to those who have hurt me. I admired him deeply for walking the walk and showing me what’s possible. Big hug to you.