What Will You Do For Your Fellowman in 2011?

"Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity." -Horace Mann

Whether it’s losing weight, making more money or quitting smoking, each New Year many individuals resolve to enhance their lives in some way. But what about enhancing the lives of others?

A man named Chris faced this question after he flat-lined in the hospital. His experience began when his physician advised him to undergo coronary bypass surgery within 72 hours. Chris obeyed his doctor’s orders. The morning after his surgery, Chris' doctors scrambled to revive him when he suffered sudden cardiac arrest.

What happened next was a fascinating journey to the other side. Chris recalls his experience on the Biography series I Survived…Beyond and Back. This compelling program explores survivors' encounter with death and "the ways in which it has changed their outlook on life forever."

Not unlike other survivors, Chris’ encounter involved a life review process. In this process Chris is asked "What did you do for your fellowman?"

If faced with this question, how would you respond? Would you be proud of your response?

Narayanan Krishnan, an outstanding humanitarian honored as one of CNN's Heroes states, "What is the ultimate purpose of life? It’s to give. Start giving. Feel the joy of giving." Krishnan dedicates his life to feeding India’s homeless and believes his purpose is to help others.

Phrases such as: "the secret of living is giving," "givers gain," and "pay it forward," are constant reminders to help our fellowman. Riveting experiences such as those recounted on Beyond and Back and statements like the one made by Narayanan Krishnan are also reminders of the purpose of life.

This New Year and in the years ahead, as you plan how you will enhance your life, remember the purpose of life and decide how you will also enhance the life of your fellowman.

Unleash your brilliance without boundaries,
Christine Ferguson

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