Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Chilean miners - true inspiration

The world might be full of sadness and corruption, but there is still an abundance of hope and compassion. 33 miners survived a mine explosion and remained trapped 2,300 ft. below ground for 69 days. Nobody even knew they were alive for the first 17 days - they managed to make 48 hours' worth of food last 17 days. They made all their decisions together, and they kept their spirits up. Every one of those miners is now safe. The 33rd just came up the rescue capsule. The whole world has been watching the last day as each one has resurfaced.

It is so amazing to have such a huge news event that is so positive. It's a truly inspirational story that boasts lessons of hope, faith, teamwork, compassion, and perseverance. I just can't get over how wonderful it is that each and every single miner made it out, and that all of them remained a team throughout the entire ordeal, even arranging a contract with a lawyer to ensure no one miner makes more money off the experience than the others.

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