Points of Light

I don't know about you but I have been glued to President HW Bush's funeral proceedings for the past days. More than once there was reference to his quotes when he used the term "points of light." During these days it became clear what these words meant to him, and it makes sense!

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Driving home from a meeting last night I had some time to ponder.  Looking out over Lake Michigan I looked up at the sky to see what stars I could see, knowing there was also reference to the stars in these quotes. However, it was an overcast, cloudy night; no stars could be seen but I knew they were there. 

It hit me; "how could I, each of us, be like the stars, a "thousand points of light?" Thinking back over time I have had friends share some incidences with me that helped them or a family member, something I said or did.  Many of those times I didn't even remember, but they certainly did. 

So, today, I am renewing my resolve to be the best person I can be in word, action or deed knowing those "points of light" are such an inspiration to others! What about you? It doesn't necessarily take a president's death to make this awareness, but it did for me! Thank you 41 and may you rest in peace!

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