My friend, Brian, at GrowthWorks shared a video of Iraqi war orphan Emmanuel Kelly at the X Factor 2011 auditions. With the video nearing a million views within a week of its posting, Emmanuel Kelly's story is quickly catching our attention.
Imagine, John Lennon's inspirational message of peace, has been performed by the most notable of voices, from Elton John to Joan Baez to Jon Bon Jovi, Aretha Franklin and more. None are more poignant than that of the young man at the X Factor auditions, who shared his vision of "living life in peace... You say that I'm a dreamer...but I'm not the only one..."
The video shows Emmanuel wowing the audience, and the judges, with not just his heart full story, but with his amazing attitude and his inspirational audition. Emmanuel and his brother, both casualties of chemical warfare and abandoned at an orphanage, found their hero when Children First's Mona Kelly found them at the orphanage, and took them in as her sons.
Imagine....you have the influence to be someone's hero today as well. To intentionally make a difference. To add value to them. What will it take of you? A kind word? An open mind? A generous heart? A loving spirit? A moment, an hour, a day, a lifetime?
Thank you, Brian, for being my hero today and saying something nice ~
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