A Message of Hope from Nelson Mandela

A dear friend is in the process of delivering a great number of speeches through South Africa right now, and I just received a note from him explaining that he often quotes Nelson Mandela (not a bad example of a man who could inspire others around him).  My friend writes:

Upon his release from prison, Mandela (pictured above, meeting with his predecessor F.W. De Klerk) could have slipped away and lived a quiet life, but again his beliefs were expressed by his actions and his words:

“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”

And when the job (of ending apartheid) was done, he spoke words of wisdom that provided hope for all:

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”

I hope that latter one strikes a chord in everyone working to bring about a sustainable approach to life on this planet.