A Force of Might, Power, Riches, or Virtue

Honoring great men is to acknowledge their value, appreciate their efforts and edify the significance of their accomplishments. The essence of who they are is what needs to be spoken to with respect. It is independent of what they do or have. Understanding this builds the spirit of man and aids in a greater realization of worth and ability.

Acknowledgement of value is like offering a welcome basket of peace, dismantling reservations, privacy, stubbornness, defensiveness, and selfishness. It nurtures the humbleness that proceeds might and power.

When efforts are appreciated, joy is a result. There is nothing more fulfilling for a man than to have the ability to do for those that he cares for, however that fulfillment is short-lived if it is not accompanied with the joy that comes from appreciation for his efforts. Gratitude is truly the seed for more. Not more riches just in a tangible sense, but something far greater. Showing genuine appreciation for a man’s efforts is the exercise that multiplies reciprocity. It builds a readiness and eagerness to do more, give more, learn more, be more attentive, and communicate more.

Accomplishments become significant only because of a man’s habit and will to do good for the sake of others. It is these accomplishments that warrant edification. A man does not have to be liked to be edified. The evidence of his impact in the lives of others can hardly be denied or overlooked. Edification of a man is to honor his ways (character), not his work. His discipline of thought and will is what creates the impact and demands change – a change in those that he helps and change within himself.

The measure of impact or force of a great man can be determined not only by the direct number of people he is able to touch but by how many leaders of leaders he is able to duplicate. The greatest form of honor is to take the value given to you, apply it in your own efforts to be your best, and teach someone else to do the same.

Great Man of Valor, we acknowledge you, we appreciate you, we edify you, and we honor you.