Fireworks. It's amazing how that one word can spark wonder and joy in the hearts of children and adults alike. The most recent fireworks display took place on July 4th, 2003, in cities, towns, and communities all over the US-of-A, in celebration and rememberance of when the US declared it's independence from England. Another event where fireworks are used is in England during Guy Fawkes Day, celebrated on November 11th. Hinduism uses fireworks as well, to celebrate Diwali.
Yet, celebration isn't just limited to major events, nation-forming moments in time, and joys of religious history. Instead, celebration can be for small moments, ones that are insignificant to anyone but ourselves and/or those around us. It's a moment when we can reflect on that which is most important to us, what we value and cherish the most.
Even moreso, its a moment when we can all band together. Just like the celebrations on July 4th brought American's together, and the November 11th celebrations bring the British together, we should all look at our humanity as something that should bring US all together. It shouldn't matter where we come from, or what side agenda we might be trying to accomplish. What should matter is that we're all here to make a difference, and that difference should not just be a positive one, but one that makes the most positive difference for all concerned. Leaders should remember that those under them can make just as much a difference as they can, and in many cases its those people who can mean the difference between success and failure. Those who work under the direction of the leaders should remember that it's not a power struggle but instead an opportunity to improve skills and relations, to bring all the different parts of a project together into one successful unit.
So as we continue forth throughout this year, let's all try to celebrate that which should be most important to ALL of us - each other.
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