Post Seven of series “It is
not enough to be compassionate, you must act.”14th Dalai Lama
This 2 minute video introduces the book:
For Eric compassion is not a stop along the journey, it is a
way of life. For him being compassionate is integrating his emotional and
physical strength in order to connect and serve those in need. Through this
very moving memoir Eric travels the world to serve, working with homeless boys
in Bolivia, to refugee children in Bosnia, to serving our country in
Afghanistan as a navy seal. He then
develops his own organization dedicated to mentoring wounded veterans by
encouraging them to redirect their energy and service to organizations that
help those in need. This brief overview does not do justice to this profound,
emotional memoir full of stories, courage, and important messages. I strongly
encourage all to read it. What surfaced for me?
- If you are going to achieve anything you must first develop personal relationships with those you plan to work with.
- It is important to learn about your surroundings; don’t hide behind the ivy gate; real learning may take place outside of it.
- Follow your passion, but question it along the way.
- Serving others and learning about oneself go hand and hand.
- Everywhere you go in the world, whatever position or role you play, you will achieve so much more if you respect, honor, and learn about the people and community that surround you.
- I have never experienced first hand accounts of those who serve in the military. Not having a family member who has served in the military has limited my understanding. This account has given me a much clearer view on what it means to serve; through this memoir I see both the human and emotional side of serving our country.
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