Scott Kelly said.
"As I look out the window, I see a very beautiful planet that seems very inviting and peaceful," said Cmdr Kelly. "Unfortunately, it is not.
"These days, we are constantly reminded of the unspeakable acts of violence and damage we can inflict upon one another, not just with our actions but also with our irresponsible words."
"We are better than this. We must do better," he said
Thank You Scott Kelly for Telling the World from your vantage place in space,
That
WE ARE BETTER THAN THIS.
How Poignant ARE Your Words.
Expedition 26 Commander Scott Kelly aboard the International Space Station initiates a moment of silence for the victims of the tragic shooting in Tucson.
I wish all mankind could see her as Scott and his fellow astronauts sees the Earth. What a wonderful place it would be.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anders...agreed ....we do need to step outside to understand just what we have here.
ReplyDeletethanks, milli. i have been reading about this and reading the stupid comments associated with it for hours.
ReplyDeleteZ when I heard his words on TV earlier it struck a cord with me bigtime....he is so Right!
ReplyDeletewe are better than this....so much better....
ReplyDeleteThe violence is one thing which I abhor but the fact is, he has addressed the other side of the coin and that is irresponsible words and how damaging, irresponsible words are in our lives. Good on him for speaking so frankly.
ReplyDeleteviolence is in ones face and easy to understand....but what most people forget is the small acts and words and actions....sometimes as an individual and at times as a nation.....
ReplyDeleteThanks Sonny so much.
ReplyDeletewhat a poignant moment. looking down at us from there. all of our glorious life and fragile insignificance framed by a tiny porthole.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Z Absolutely..was this meant to be?
ReplyDeleteWe are that Milli - but what goes on within the world is only up to us this could be a great write and I do love the Kelly said....as he was right.
ReplyDeleteYou are spot on Sonny...so easy to just let it fly and forget how damaging our words and actions can be. Especially on a global and or national level, it can be disastrous.
ReplyDeletewe are wayyyyy better than this ... awesome moments that it is a dang shame we have to hold ... God bless all! ...
ReplyDeleteWelcome Jack. We need the Scott Kelly's of this world to speak from their hearts as he has because in his highly respected position, he will be heard.
ReplyDeletecant access the link. i'll be back.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jim Dog for joining here. Let's hope that this poignant message is heard by many.
ReplyDeleteBetter still that it gives us all a better perception of how our own actions can impact negatively on to others.
Try the link from my comment in the beginning of the comments MJ. Then see station crew observes moment of silence in the videos.
ReplyDeleteMills I hope so...
ReplyDeleteYes this was such a horrible act of
ReplyDeleteviolence. Great video. I had not seen this.
His words are so powerful not only because of his unique position in space, but also because Gabby Giffords is his sister-in-law.
ReplyDeletePolitical debate should make us better people, not worse.
we are better if we let us inspire to live a good life.
ReplyDeleteoh, crap
ReplyDeleteMost poignant indeed and then yet another massacre at a shopping mall here on Saturday. It never ceases does it.
ReplyDeleteomg. where?
ReplyDeleteJust watched the vid. Well said, Commander Kelly!! Couldn't agree more.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue for coming over. It is a great video.
ReplyDeleteVery true Amy.
ReplyDeleteI am hoping it will inspire many Amalie.
ReplyDeleteYou did not know that Z....I made a comment to this affect previously.
ReplyDeletetapewormz said
what a poignant moment. looking down at us from there. all of our glorious life and fragile insignificance framed by a tiny porthole.
Absolutely Z Absolutely..was this meant to be?
I was not aware of this one Ronnie..so sad.
ReplyDeleteAgreed!! Mitch! Hence this post.
ReplyDeleteno. i did not know they were related.
ReplyDeleteOk Z....amazing how this whole thing worked out...she is his sister in-law and he was in such a great position to speak not only from his heart but with the backing of all those others who are up there with him. Some things are meant to be, in my thoughts anyway.
ReplyDeleteI was touched by his words too.
ReplyDeleteWords do hurt and cause unspeakable damage. And we are, indeed, better than this. I pray we live up to all we can be.
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