In this era of globalization, all is in the public domain. Today more than ever, with a simple click of the mouse are connected in both our joy and our pain. And as a celebrity term is a relatively recent invention, being exposed to humanitarian, political, rock stars and activists alike are easily hurt if a person we admired is dead.
The example comes to mind is the accidental and too early death of late Princess Diana, who led all the United Kingdom to a stand still for days. And who can forget Elton John's musical tribute to his life? The pain is not discriminatory and can be just as difficult to write a eulogy for a person who touched people around the world. If you are faced with writer's block, you can examine praise given across the continents, to give you inspiration to write a eulogy that is sincere and heartfelt rather than monotonous. And there are many ways to do it.
Elton John gave a musical tribute to Princess Diana. John Cleese made a deep and distinctly witty tribute to her friend and colleague Graham Chapman, worthy of their "Monty Python days." Oprah Winfrey wrote a beautiful eulogy as a tribute to Rosa Parks, explaining how this brave woman influenced her life and gave her the strength to fight more. Gandhi was remembered by his protege Jawaharlal Nehru, not naming his accomplishments, but as a magnificent light that shone about India and will continue to shine even if Gandhi is gone. Nehru's eulogy was a cry to stand united and remember the values of Gandhi was expensive. Robert F. Kennedy gave a eulogy for dr. Martin Luther King, a tribute that was brief but intense that reminds Americans not to forget what the dr. King's dream was - for them to stay together, both black and white, regardless of their differences.
The examples are many, but what they all had in common is that all praise in a way that touched the hearts of the people present. Remember that when you set this sometimes difficult, there is no right or wrong way. Talk with your heart and praise flow.
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