"You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.' You must do the thing you think you cannot do."
This was written many years ago by someone who has been a true inspiration to me for close to 30 years: Eleanor Roosevelt. Eleanor Roosevelt was born 129 years ago, but her wisdom is one for the ages. I began my fascination with her in 1984, during the centennial year of her birth.
In 1984, my husband and I were living in Washington, DC and had been there for about one year. The Smithsonian Institution, where we were members, put on an exhibit about Eleanor Roosevelt that was dramatic, poignant and yes, historical. This woman was remarkable, and it is clear to me that she was modern for her time, wise beyond her years, and cared deeply for humanity.
Starting in 1984, I devoured every book written by or about Eleanor Roosevelt. I found her inspiring, strong, and someone who I could model my behavior on as a young wife moving to a new place. To this day, I often read her words to give me inspiration. Sometime I wonder about how she would fit into today's world. I think she would fit right in. Her daily newspaper column would be posted online and perhaps she would have her own blog or web site. Her behavior, some of which at the time was deemed outrageous, would fit in today and some of her pro-woman, pro-diversity and inclusion opinions would still be ahead of the times.
We all need someone to inspire us, and I, along with many others, found Eleanor Roosevelt to be a perfect source of wisdom through the years. For those who have not studied her, you might be interested in reading about her. I highly recommend it. Thank you, Eleanor!
This was written many years ago by someone who has been a true inspiration to me for close to 30 years: Eleanor Roosevelt. Eleanor Roosevelt was born 129 years ago, but her wisdom is one for the ages. I began my fascination with her in 1984, during the centennial year of her birth.
In 1984, my husband and I were living in Washington, DC and had been there for about one year. The Smithsonian Institution, where we were members, put on an exhibit about Eleanor Roosevelt that was dramatic, poignant and yes, historical. This woman was remarkable, and it is clear to me that she was modern for her time, wise beyond her years, and cared deeply for humanity.
Starting in 1984, I devoured every book written by or about Eleanor Roosevelt. I found her inspiring, strong, and someone who I could model my behavior on as a young wife moving to a new place. To this day, I often read her words to give me inspiration. Sometime I wonder about how she would fit into today's world. I think she would fit right in. Her daily newspaper column would be posted online and perhaps she would have her own blog or web site. Her behavior, some of which at the time was deemed outrageous, would fit in today and some of her pro-woman, pro-diversity and inclusion opinions would still be ahead of the times.
We all need someone to inspire us, and I, along with many others, found Eleanor Roosevelt to be a perfect source of wisdom through the years. For those who have not studied her, you might be interested in reading about her. I highly recommend it. Thank you, Eleanor!
