Unsung Heroes

Today's talk at the HM Gathering was about kindness and unsung heroes and, in so many ways, those two go together. I asked the school to think about who was voluntarily responsible for a whole host of 'little things' which all go to make up some part of the fabric of life here, from the flowers in the chapel to feeding the school cats! Random acts of kindness are so necessary for the enlightened community, but so are anonymous acts of kindness. There is a power in knowing that someone is selfless enough to care and not to be bothered about getting the credit. It's a power that restores faith in the world and increases both optimism and hope. So, although it sounds like an oxymoron of some sort, we should celebrate our unsung heroes when get the chance. I have challenged the School to let me know about any that have come to their attention. Just as a powerful engine only works if all of its parts contribute to the whole, then so does a real caring community - there are so many small and unnoticed kindnesses and courtesies, but that's what makes the difference!