We all create To Do Lists -- most of us do it every day. This list reminds us of important things we need to do. We even feel better about ourselves each time we check off one of the items on the list. Those of us who are really intense hate to go to bed until the list is finished and we've checked the last item as completed.
The problem is that with all this doing, we are forgetting who we want to be.
Have you noticed how prominent greed is in the television commercials. "Get your own, you can't have any of mine" seems to be the theme. Is that who we really want to be? Last night I finally saw a "share" commerical. Congratulations, Keebler!
The commercial opens with two sisters wanting a cookie but there is only one left. After a few seconds of pondering, the older sister gives her little sister the last cookie -- all of it. However, when she turns back to the package, suddenly another cookie has appeared. She smiles, takes the cookie, and sits down by her sister at the dinner table and they both enjoy their cookie. Only then does the viewer see the Keebler elf hiding. He is the one who rewarded the generous sister with her own cookie.
Thank you Keebler for reminding us and the advertising world that America is not about "me first" and never has been. Our nation and people have always been among the first to help others. Let's never forget that character trait or any of the other positive character traits we are known for.
It's time to create a To Be list so we can work on being the people we ought to be -- especially if we want to continue to be a great nation. Here are some suggestions to put on your list and check off daily:
Honest
Grateful
Generous
Friendly
Kind
Helpful
Self-reliant
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