Reflections

Monday is Reflections day.

It seems to me that we need the new American President to do some good.

This is, admittedly, one of the most obvious statements ever; especially so in the light of the last one. Change is what is needed, progress. Uncompromising progress. This may, ironically, involve compromise but we must forever be striving for better lives for people across the world.

Criticism is something which I take on board and accept if it is constructive. Once I was criticised for being too idealistic. I cannot see the logic, especially as it was given by a teacher; someone whose very life should run on idealism. Of course, we need to be realistic but all teachers want to teach the children in their class everything they can, and they want the best for them. I did make the point that the very best teachers have been idealistic. And the best political leaders. And the best religious teachers. If we do not have ideals we lose our sense of purpose. If we lose purpose a loss of hope all too often follows. Hence we need to be idealists and activists and doers to help Mr. Obama change this world. Where do we start? By saying good morning/afternoon to as many people as you can tomorrow.