"We have a good life when we manage to live with both satisfied and unsatisfied needs, when we are not obsessed by what is beyond our reach."
USF recently awarded Kjell Magne Bondevik, the former Prime Minister of Norway, an honorary doctorate to recognize his life's work to promote international human rights, world peace, religious tolerance, and democracy:
http://www.usfca.edu/usfnews/news_stories/Bondevik.html
Video of his speech can be seen at http://www.usfca.edu/stream/bondevik/bondevik_jls.html
I didn't know who he was until today, but I found his story and work inspiring. I get so wrapped up in my day-to-day life and technology that I forget there is waaaay more to life than what is contained in my little sphere.
This quote was interesting because it's about being content. That I have to stop the continuous pursuit of the elusive "carrot" and be thankful for what I have now. That life will be full of challenges and rewards, but knowing what I'm already blessed with is truly a good life.
He's an interesting person. The University did well to bring him here. The q&a at the end of his talk brought up some good points too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Kim! I had gotten a few emails regarding the mass during the day in his honor, but I never had a chance to read the brief biography on him. I think that what is admirable about him is that he is very successful in politics but seemed to have gotten there by putting others before himself and serving the interests of others instead of personal interests/desires. Both in business and politics that can unfortunately be hard to find.
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