• 2 months ago
My Final Message to 2024-08-30
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00:00Life is a journey with many turns, and most will be challenging.
00:08Some turns are bright and full of joy, and you can't wait to get up another morning because
00:13you want more of what life has to offer you.
00:16Others are dark and filled with pain, and you can't see your way past tomorrow.
00:21My journey began with shadows because I never received support from my mother or father.
00:27As a child I faced bullies.
00:29They were cruel.
00:30I was different, and different wasn't in demand.
00:34They made me feel small, and no one was around to tell me, you are better than your situation,
00:38and with God's help and strong determination, you can beat this thing.
00:42I also learned about betrayal.
00:44When you think someone is on your side, you need to think again because they are not,
00:48and never were.
00:50Someone I trusted stole from me, they stole my trust.
00:52This hurt more than any bully.
00:54These experiences shaped me.
00:56I learned about pain early on, it has always been an old friend I could do without.
01:01But I also learned about strength.
01:03I discovered that I had a voice, and I would not be silenced.
01:07I would use my voice to speak for others who were hurting.
01:11I would use my voice to fight for what is right.
01:16As I grew older, the world presented new challenges.
01:20I saw the ugliness of prejudice.
01:22I experienced discrimination because of my race.
01:26It happened in stores, on the streets, and even in workplaces.
01:30These experiences were disheartening.
01:32They made me question the goodness of humanity.
01:34But I refused to give in to despair.
01:37I knew that I had to be the change I wanted to see in the world.
01:41I spoke out against injustice.
01:43I challenged stereotypes.
01:44I treated everyone with respect, regardless of their race, religion or background.
01:52Life is full of relationships.
01:54Some relationships bring us immense joy, others bring us heartache.
01:58I have experienced both, I have loved and lost, I have been hurt and betrayed, marriage
02:02is a sacred bond.
02:04But it is not always easy.
02:06I have learned that love requires effort, patience and understanding.
02:10Sometimes, despite our best efforts, relationships fall apart.
02:15Divorce is never an easy experience, it is a time of sadness, confusion and healing.
02:21Through these trials, I have learned the importance of forgiveness, forgiving others
02:25and forgiving myself.
02:27Forgiveness is not a sign of weakness, but of strength.
02:30It allows us to move on and find peace.
02:36Section 4.
02:37One world, shared responsibility, a plea for unity and respect.
02:42We live in a world that is often divided.
02:44Divided by borders, by beliefs, by greed, but we are all connected.
02:48What affects one affects all.
02:50We must learn to live together in peace and harmony.
02:53We must respect our leaders, even when we disagree.
02:57Disagreement is healthy, but disrespect only leads to chaos.
03:01We must respect other countries and their cultures.
03:04Diversity is a strength, not a threat.
03:07And we must respect our environment.
03:09The earth is our home, we must treat it with care, for ourselves and for future generations.
03:15Let us work together to create a world where everyone feels valued, respected and safe.
03:25Section 5.
03:26Finding purpose beyond self, the path of service and spiritual growth.
03:31Material possessions can only bring temporary happiness.
03:35True fulfillment comes from within, from serving others, from making a difference in the world.
03:41Dedicate your life to something bigger than yourself.
03:44Find your spiritual path.
03:46Connect with something greater than yourself.
03:48This could be through religion, meditation or simply spending time in nature.
03:53The journey may be challenging, but the rewards are immeasurable.
03:56Let go of the need to control everything.
03:59Trust in the journey, trust in the process, find solace in knowing that you are not alone.
04:04We are all on this journey together.
04:10Section 6.
04:11A tapestry of strength and faith, embracing the journey ahead.
04:16Life is a tapestry woven with threads of joy and sorrow, love and loss, triumph and adversity.
04:23It is through these experiences that we grow, we learn, we become who we are meant to be.
04:29Embrace the journey with all its imperfections.
04:31Do not be afraid to stumble, for it is through our falls that we learn to rise.
04:36Have faith, even when times are tough.
04:39Believe in yourself, believe in the goodness of humanity.
04:43And never, ever give up on your dreams, for it is in pursuing our dreams that we find
04:49our true purpose and leave our mark on the world.