He was just a little boy. But he possessed a special quality that allowed him to become larger than life itself.
He was an ordinary child who, from the moment he became aware, faced a life-threatening health situation.
He had an astonishing intellect.
He believed that he was the channel for a greater message to the world.
Poetry came easily to him. Ideas germinated in his mind like fertile seeds in a warm moist springtime.
He was dedicated to sharing an important message.
It was a message of peace, love, understanding, tolerance, acceptance and so much more. It was a multi-faceted message from a boy who lived every day to the fullest, knowing that each of those days carried a number.
We all know about Mohammed, the great Jewish Patriarchs, Jesus, Baha’ullah, Buddha, etc. But despite the magnificent propaganda machines of the 20th and 21at centuries, we don’t know enough about Mattie.
I’m just going to summarize one of Mattie’s last letters. It was written to his Mom, Jeni and it concerned international trade. (I think it’s particularly applicable in the wake of the disastrous and meaningless meeting of the “Creme de la Creme” in Toronto.)
“Trading Ideas”.
Every year we must recognize the tragedies that occurred on September 11th., 2001.
I am proposing a a “true world trade day” to take place every September 11th.
This new “World Trade Day” can foster better relations between all people of all religions and nationalities.
For example one person might choose to trade a book or an idea with someone in a distant land. How great would that be??
By celebrating “World Trade Day” with a respectful and future-oriented attitude, we’d do at least 2 things:
1. we’d pay honour to those who died on sept. 11th;
2. we’d plant the seeds of peace for all those who live through the future observances of 9/11, every year.
Love to all,
Mattie.
(Now how great is that?)
I urge you all to read Mattie’s book, “Just Peace”.
