If there was ever a time in our country for pulling together, now is that time! So much more
can be accomplished by teaming with others, respecting others, and supporting others.
The importance of creating unity out of diversity has never been greater. Even celebrating
our differences, matching our strengths with the weaknesses of others, produces a healthy
community. And protecting each other from unsafe activities, including drug use, is an
important part of being a good friend and citizen. That's the message in Motivational Media
Assemblies' new elementary school program, TOGETHER.
• Good can triumph over evil. We can keep a positive, hopeful attitude, even in the
face of tremendous evil. Standing up against evil, and standing firm beside others
who are committed to doing what is good and right increases hope. Building a feeling
of faith and hope is something we can all do everyday..
• Pulling together means doing what is best for the whole group. Doing good
sometimes means sacrificing for the good of others, for the good of the whole group.
This involves personal denial and sharing with others. In a day and age where
personal rights or satisfaction is often the first goal, we need to be aware of the needs
of others. Firemen and policemen have provided us great examples of helping others.
• Being different can be a good thing. Sometimes, we avoid or reject other people
because they are different! We need to be inclusive, making room in our school or
community for different kinds of people. Some people are strong where you are weak.
Adding our strengths to each other makes for a strong group
• Protecting others from harm is part of being a good friend. All of us can make
mistakes. When it comes to safety issues, our reminders to people or our challenges
to them can make a difference. Helping others stay away from drugs or avoid violence
can save their lives, or keep them from terrible injuries. Your voice on safety is needed!
• Being a leader means taking action! Some people just sit there and do nothing.
You can be a person who gets involved and does something good to make a change.
And keeping involved, even when life gets tough, is what brings about many of the
best changes. Not giving up on people, helping them not quit, is all part of sticking
together and building a great world.
Everyone hears the statement "United we stand, divided we fall" and we are challenged to bring
people together. We can be inspired by the heroics of others to stand firm for the safety and
progress of everyone. We can respect people, even when they are different from us, and learn
to appreciate what they have to give. We can move from being selfish to sharing and kind.
And we can get up and get involved, realizing that our true strength lies in pulling TOGETHER!
