Love her or hate her, Nicola Sturgeon should inspire you to stand up for your views

Three Thinking - Edition 013 - Monday 20 July 2015

Whilst many would strongly disagree with her political opinions, I don't think anyone would dispute the fact that Nicola Sturgeon is a strong, determind individual who stands up for what she believes in.

Nicola has worked hard to get to where she is today.
Image - Guardian.

Yesterday, the First Minister of Scotland celebrated her 45th birthday, just the latest in a long line of celebrations that have included becoming First Minister of Scotland, her triumphs in the General Election TV debates and the SNP landslide at the Westminster elections in May. Nicola has not been handed all this success on a plate - she has worked incredibly hard to get to where she is today - and she is regularly attacked in the right wing press and by 'trolls' on social media. But let's hope she enjoyed her birthday and took the opportunity to reflect on all her incredible achievements.

What can we all learn from Nicola? That you should stand up for what you believe in. She will have been fully aware that her belief Scotland should be an independent nation would cause division and anger many, but she still decided to fight for the cause she passionately believes in. We need more individuals like Ms Sturgeon who will stand up and voice their views and concerns when they think their is injustice or that things are not the way they should be...these individuals are the lifeblood of democracy.

You don't have to agree with what Nicola says, but at least respect her for her hard work, determination and willingness to stand up for what she believes in. For these reasons, she is an inspiration to us all.

THINK & REFLECT - Celebrate the fact that we live in a democracy and get involved; sign a petition, join a campaign group or political party and stand up for what you believe in.