Let me sum up if you didn't:
People can make a difference.
Tiny actions combine to make beautiful things - to make our world better.
That seed bank, with a few seeds from each country, will grow to make a forest.
That forest will help to absorb the CO2 in the atmosphere, and make our world a better place.
I'll highlight at this point the female 100m runner Kamia Yousufi, who carried the flag for Afghanistan.
She is the only female member of the Afghan team - but as the team is made up of only three athletes, this makes her a third of the team overall.
Kamia Yousufi - and so many others like her - is an inspiration.
These women are the first tentative steps in the fight for women's rights and representation. They are amazing.
And the refugee team is inspiring.
In case you didn't know - this is a team comprised of refugee sportspeople from around the world, led out by 23-year-old flag-bearer Rose Lokonyen.
They are a symbol of hope - and it's simply beautiful.
Small things can achieve so much. I'll see you next week dearest nerdlets, go be amazing! ;)
Nerd Church is a weekly post where I get sappy on your butts talk about issues and try to make the world a little better.
Like this post? Try these:
I love the Olympics because it's a great chance for people to forget about the troubles of the world and come together for fun and pride. I think it's adorable to see athletes from countries who are usually only known for their war, bring pride.
ReplyDeletetoo true XD
DeleteI didn't see the opening ceremony and I have been watching the sports though! Oh and I have to agree... sometimes the small things can make a difference and those are things we should spread the news about and aspire to ^.^
ReplyDeleteCouldn't have put it better myself! :)
Delete