Contribute a little every single day
We all share the stress of recent events at our nation’s Capitol.
I remain a loyal, strong, and proud American. I believe in our country and its principles of democracy. My request is to have “God Bless America” and “Let There Be Peace On Earth” be sung not just once, but twice at my funeral service.
As we journey through our lives or daily business trying to reach things like financial success, tending to the needs of our families, and multitudes of personal or community needs, we must remember our responsibilities to contribute a little bit daily to the betterment of our community, our society and our country.
Now is a good time to reflect on the actions taken against our democracy and what it means for our country. We have a responsibility to create cultures free of racism, bias, and social injustice. We must encourage people to nourish change by recognizing and stepping beyond their biases. We must forge inclusive communities, where everyone is valued, and every voice is heard.
Take the time to think critically and understand compassionately. Create opportunities for balanced discussion and debate about issues of importance.
We all have a responsibility to do just a little bit better. Give a little more love to everyone you meet. A small smile, a warm aloha, and try daily to make our world a better place.
Remember no matter what our backgrounds or philosophies may be when we board and fly on an airplane, we all should be cheering for the success of the pilot. If the plane goes down, we all go down. Remember that our country and community is like that airplane.
It is now our time to cheer and support our pilot — President-Elect Joe Biden.
Warren Chong
Kailua-Kona
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