Are politicians leaders?

for his honest views on certain issues. I also salute Simon for sharing his personal experiences (with dialysis) in a bid to raise awareness on health. I join Simon in urging every Fijian to take on a healthier and meaningful direction for our own good. The revelation shared by the Education Minster about drugs (FT 02/06) is scary and as a community we must join hands to ensure the young ones do not fall into the trap. These children have a long way to go and their health is paramount for the safety and welfare of our beloved nation. Let us act before it is too late!

RAJNESH ISHWAR LINGAM

Nadawa, Nasinu

Wonderful book

some long weekend, they had a rugby team, the Flying Cats (named after the flying sea boat Catalina) and they played on Saturdays at Albert Park.

The 26 years of operations in Fiji came to an end when the New Zealand government gave the Laucala Bay Station to Fiji to be used by the newly-formed University of the South Pacific. A wonderful book to read. VILI YARANAMUA

Ba

WHEN you have a mission greater than yourself, you recognise that by fully stepping into it, you live your legacy and can change the world. You understand that the mission isn’t just for you. You have a responsibility to protect the lives of the next generation.

As someone who has been called a “lone wolf” many times, I laugh because that implies I want to do things on my own. For the record, wolves travel in packs and are highly social creatures. I love partnership and collaboration — and understand it takes many to stand up to divisiveness. But I’m also clear that I’m not willing to conform so you feel comfortable. Many people simply don’t have the courage to fully stand in their truth, and to be vocal enough to express what must be said to counter the darkness.

As Robin Sharma so brilliantly writes in his bestseller The Leader Who Had No Title,

“I’ve found that leadership shows up in unexpected places, often wherever it is most needed”.

The best leaders supply hope, encourage, and unite others, building bridges. The kind that effects change and makes the world better for all. The kind that is conscious of the future generation.

Do politicians make decisions with the future generations in mind? Or are they just driven by an insatiable hunger to come into power? I am not sure. But I am getting tired of the incessant bashing and trashing of the government of the day by the Opposition leaders without providing any aweinspiring suggestions of how they can lead to make a difference.

ARVIND MANI

Nadi