Happy Canada Day

Today’s message is to celebrate life, peace and Canada Day! In the true spirit of Canada I want to share with you the role that Canadians play in the world (past and present) to offer hope for more peace, health and harmony.

Let’s take some time to reflect and share in our celebration to create a better world.

Peace

Canada, one of the founders of the United Nations (UN) in 1945 assists in almost all of the peacekeeping missions in the world. Our primary contributions, though not limited to these, include World Food and Agriculture, UNICEF and Health by providing tools, resources and training to improve these aspects of life in the world.

A driving force in removing the millions of landmines in the world and offering refuge to those less fortunate. We are aware that a problem in one region can quickly become global, so we take steps to prevent and assist. When tragedy strikes in the world, Canada is there to offer relief and provide solutions. Canada continues to play a role in disarmament and world policy – often the soft seeded voice of reason.

Health

Canada is a culture that cares. Our humanitarian efforts can be seen globally with efforts to eradicate Tuberculosis, Aids, Malaria and other life threatening disease. The discovery of insulin, a treatment for diabetes by two Canadians, Banting and Best is just one area in which our efforts have contributed to improvement of health.

Teaching impoverished countries skills to find clean water, sanitize food and living areas is just one of many initiatives that we are constantly trying to improve. The hope to eliminate poverty rests on the solidarity of Canada and all nations.

Harmony

Finding sustainable solutions in world peace and ecological balance is a concerted effort that never stops. We actively take place in global summits, both economic and environmental to thwart threats and prevent disasters.

Canada’s harmony can be seen by the cultural diversity that we strive for. Our cities are filled with people from almost every nation in the world learning to accept and explore the tastes, sounds and philosophies and integrate them into our way of life.

Though arguments exist that there is not enough being done, the truth of the matter is that with so many global issues and so many different sides to each story – it takes time to develop solutions. Sometimes we don’t have time and the resources are spread to thin. This doesn’t mean individuals and private organizations can’t produce a positive result, it only means that to get the result a catalyst might be needed – a push, a pull, a voice, a petition, a demonstration, education or just a little understanding.

So let’s celebrate this Canada Day and think about the difference we can make. Let’s try to come up with solutions instead of contributing to problems. Try to plant seeds for a better future and share the crop with the world. When you are out celebrating, look at the people around you and recognize the mix of people and realize what diversity has offered you – a chance to learn, grow and share. Stretch out your arms Canada, to those around you far and near. The world needs a big hug.

Speaking of hugs, you may have heard about the 90 Day Free Hugs Challenge that I’ve started with Vlad Dolezal of the Fun Life Development Blog. Our challenge starts today – July 1st, a celebration of life and peace. Please visit the site, join the challenge and/or share the love by spreading the word to as many people as possible (we’ve provided a few options for you on the site). A hug is all it takes to make a difference in someone’s day, click on the button below and get started!

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