"It would be to not be frightened and to take things one small increment at a time. If all you see is a big, terrifying picture and the enormity of the work to be done, it can be off-putting and scary, but my grandmother always said that one life lived well can make a difference, and I think it is up to all women to have faith in the value and integrity of their own contribution to the world they live in. If they live it with integrity and decency, their lives will make a difference."
McAleese's goal as president was to be a living bridge for all groups in her country and her Presidency was deeply informed by her faith. In 2011 she received the Tipperary International Peace Prize for her reconciliation work during her presidency. I guess Grandma does know best!
