Anzac Day: Time to Reflect

Thousands of people have attended powerfully solemn dawn services throughout the world to commemorate the 93rd anniversary of the landing of Gallipoli... and to honour those who have fought for their country since that time.

Anzac Day is a day of reflection... not to celebrate War but to reflect on the sacrifices made by hundreds of thousands of people to protect their country.

Fortunately, I have not known anyone in the services... or anyone who was called to fight for their country.  But each year I am deeply moved by the essential meaning of Anzac Day.

I have, however, several friends who have lived much of their lives in countries where war is happening.  I hear their stories and I see the impact living in a war torn country has on their physical and psychogical well-being.

For me Anzac Day is a day of reflection:

• contemplating the millions of lives lost in all countries throughout the world in the name of protecting their country
• the impact war has not only on the people called to service... but to those loved ones left behind
• the impact of living in a country devastated and torn apart by war
• the courage of those affected by war
• on how free my life truly is... and how much sacrifice has been given for the freedom I enjoy today

Anzac Day never ceases to have a "stock take" effect on me.  Today, as with many other Anzac Days, I will be re-evaluating what I'm doing... where I'm going... and how I also can contribute to making this world a safer and place.

What will you be doing today?  Click on the comment link below and leave your thoughts -- it's always good to hear from you!

Best wishes

Jeanne

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