A few of my favorite People

11 years ago

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Most people in this day and age are inspired by famous people that have money and the truth is most people are famous today because they have money. There is nothing wrong with being famous or having money but I think it skews the whole hero concept. People should inspire us because they’ve contributed something to help change or move society forward not because their pockets are deep or we see their faces splashed all over the media frequently. I’ve decided to share a few of my favorite people today because everyone has it in them to be great and make a lasting contribution to society. Most of the people I’m sharing about became famous for their contribution to society but none of them were filthy rich when they made their contribution to society! This is by no means a comprehensive list of all of my favorite people but these stand out the most to me!

Jesus Christ— so powerful He split time into BC (Before Christ) and AD (The year of our Lord). You may want to get to know Him today, He’ll change your life forever!

My Mother (Maria A. Obi)—- She shaped my sister and I into the contributing members of society that we are today. I wish most people had a mother like her.

Harriet Tubman…. Fondly referred to as Moses because she led so many slaves to freedom.

Martin Luther King Jr…… Championed the cause of the civil rights movement that led to the end of segregation in the United States. Oh that we would have courage like him.

Nelson Mandela…… Championed the cause that led to the fall of Apartheid in South Africa. South Africa is a better place today because of his sacrifice.

Malala Yusefzi…… Young girl who was shot in the head by the Taliban simply because she wanted to go to school but refused to die & who in the face of fear is speaking out about the rights of young women to be educated.

All Ordinary people (Well, except Jesus) who did or are doing extraordinary things to help move society forward. I pray we’ll all be inspired to make lasting contributions that effect change in society and make it better for all of us because of people like the ones mentioned above!

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