I watched as people celebrated the death of Osama bin Laden on tv. They rejoiced as if evil incarnate was removed from the face of the earth. There was a very important lesson in his death for the young people of the world.
The lesson wasn't "Don't mess with America". It wasn't "Live by the sword. Die by the sword". Nor was it "Payback is a bitch". The lesson is everyone will eventually die someday! Everyone. No exceptions.
The sooner young people understand this, the better. Once they understand and accept their mortality, they can begin to focus on planning what to do with the time they have on this planet. They can focus on how to live their lives. They can think about what kind of impact or influence they will have on their families, friends, and society.
I hope to leave this earth a little better for me having been here. I pray my young relatives will eventually have similar aspirations.
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