WHAT REALLY MATTERS
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It has been said that a few years ago, at the Seattle Special Olympics, nine contestants, all physically or mentally disabled, assembled at the starting line for the 100-yard dash. At the gun, they all started out, not exactly in a dash, but with a relish to run the race to the finish and win. <br><br>
All, that is, except one little boy who stumbled on the asphalt, tumbled over a couple of times, and began to cry. The other eight heard the boy cry. They slowed down and looked back. Then they all turned around and went back; every one of them. <br><br>
One girl with Down's Syndrome bent down and kissed him and said: "This will make it better." Then all nine linked arms and walked together to the finish line. Everyone in the stadium stood, and the cheering went on for several minutes. <br><br>
People who were there are still telling the story. Why? Because deep down we know this one thing:<br><br>
What matters in this life is more than winning for ourselves. What matters in this life is helping others win, even if it means slowing down and changing our course. <br><br>
Pass it on...we need to change our hearts.
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