In 1941 my father was still a teenager and he joined the army. He spent 4 years overseas and came back full of goodwill, hope and love for America. The reality of discrimination and the limits it placed on one’s ability to be all one could be was a fact but not one to complain about just something to work thru; in his view a 40% chance of success meant success was not just in reach but a done deal.
I keep recalling this open hearted view of what could be and the approach to life that defined for me what was called “the greatest generation” and as time removes more and more of this generation I take time to reflect and thank all who stood up for their belief’s and did good because they could.
I don’t know how we can chanel their “get it done” mentality, rather than todays “give me” mentality. Truly, the Greatest Generation. Be well.