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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAn absolutely heartwarming story.
?resize=768%2C1082&ssl=1A Spanish athlete, Ivan Fernandez, was right behind him, and after realizing what was happening, he started shouting at the Kenyan for him to continue running; but Mutai didnt understand his Spanish. Fernandez eventually caught up to him and instead of passing him, he pushed him to victory.
A journalist asked Ivan, Why did you do that?
Ivan replied, My dream is that someday we can have a kind of community life where we push and help each other to win.
The journalist insisted But why did you let the Kenyan win?
Ivan replied, I didnt let him win, he was going to win.
The journalist insisted again, But you could have won!
Ivan looked at him & replied, But what would be the merit of my victory? What would be the honor of that medal? What would my Mom think of that?
Values are transmitted from generation to generation. What values are we teaching our children? Let us not teach our kids the wrong ways to WIN.
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An absolutely heartwarming story. (Original Post)
kpete
Jun 2023
OP
STRONG people help others succeed. WEAK people try to cut others down to their size.
usonian
Jun 2023
#5
marble falls
(56,358 posts)2. Thanks. You don't know how much I needed that right now.
kpete
(71,900 posts)3. KINDNESS
ALWAYS MATTERS
I think many of us want to see that affirmed.
peace to you marble falls,
kp
marble falls
(56,358 posts)4. And peace to you, kpete.
usonian
(9,422 posts)5. STRONG people help others succeed. WEAK people try to cut others down to their size.
From "If Life is a Game, These Are the Rules":
Rule Seven:
Others are only Mirrors of You
You cannot love or hate something about another person unless it reflects something you love or hate about yourself.
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People project their inner fears and weaknesses onto others.
Or their inner light.
The Buddha counseled people (in this case young Sigala) to
Be helpful and protective to others
Be even-tempered
Give good advice and encourage good behavior
Be sympathetic towards others
Sigalovada Sutra
Rule Seven:
Others are only Mirrors of You
You cannot love or hate something about another person unless it reflects something you love or hate about yourself.
------
People project their inner fears and weaknesses onto others.
Or their inner light.
The Buddha counseled people (in this case young Sigala) to
Be helpful and protective to others
Be even-tempered
Give good advice and encourage good behavior
Be sympathetic towards others
Sigalovada Sutra
wendyb-NC
(3,250 posts)6. Wow, that's the way to be
Thanks for that great hero story.
Aristus
(66,092 posts)7. Sure is a nice break from the American viewpoint, which is to win, win, win, by any means necessary
and to crush anyone who stands in the way of what is rightfully mine.
Wild blueberry
(6,543 posts)8. Thank you
Richard D
(8,693 posts)9. Thank you . . .
. . . I needed that. My good feelings about humanity are a bit challenged right now.
bronxiteforever
(9,287 posts)10. K&R. This is wonderful and uplifting.
sheshe2
(83,335 posts)11. The video
Thank you for posting the story, it is heartwarming.
Beautiful, just beautiful.
LoisB
(7,072 posts)12. The Universe will bless Mr. Fernandez.
calimary
(80,693 posts)13. Wow! TWO winners of that one.
The journalist insisted again, But you could have won!
Ivan looked at him & replied, But what would be the merit of my victory? What would be the honor of that medal? What would my Mom think of that?
WOW.
Just WOW!
KS Toronado
(16,907 posts)14. True sportsmanship
something reQublicans lack
judesedit
(4,437 posts)15. True integrity
His mom must be mighty proud
Skittles
(152,964 posts)16. true honor