ANZAC day - Today's event reflections.

This morning was an early wakeup for a 6 AM start (setting up PA equipment for the ANZAC day ceremony).
Working with my friend who operates a live sound production business (he has been doing this more than 11 years now) we noticed a full turn out of people (including a growing number of the next generation) which demonstrated to us how important this was to many Australians, and even more so in view of many of the events that have taken place overseas such as September 11, the Iraq war and recent terrorist threats.
Contrary to creating fear (which is the intent of warring extremists) it has created a resolve in many Australians to stand and if necessary, fight for our freedom.

One aspect of this morning's ceremony that was made clear by both the speeches and prayers given, was that Australia is essentially a Christian based nation (our constitution is founded on biblical values) and when push comes to shove, desires to stay so.

To me, one of the essential ingredients of a successful life is having the freedom and safety afforded by truth and justice.
It's a challenge to all of us.

I'll be posting more business tips and articles later, but for the present I'd like to take some time to reflect on today's lessons.

The ANZAC spirit.

ANZAC Day - 25 April - is probably Australia's most important national occasion. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The soldiers in those forces quickly became known as ANZACs, and the pride they soon took in that name endures to this day.

It is a time to reflect on the sacrifice of those who unselfishly gave - sometimes of their very lives in wartime, so that Australia and it's allied nations could continue to experience the freedom that they do today.
The ANZAC legend is one of courage, character, selflessness, loyalty and community.
Over the years the ANZAC story has grown to include those who served in the second world war and following military operations.

To have the "ANZAC spirit" means to be Australian - it's an attitude that puts the greater good before serving self.

Regardless of your nationality, I think we all need a bit of "ANZAC attitude" in our hearts.
For more history on the ANZAC visit here.