Former President Jimmy Carter once said, "The bond of our common humanity is stronger than the divisiveness of our fears and prejudices." As the first United States president to reach 100 years old, his wisdom is worthy of pause and reflection. Although he served only one term as president, he continues to live a life of service, strengthening our country. Like every presidency, people disagree on what was done well or not, but in the decades after, it's hard to find something to take issue with. A champion of civil and human rights. A key negotiator to bring peace between Israel and Egypt. With his wife Rosyln, he established the Carter Center, supporting the expansion of democracy and human rights throughout the world, and worked to expand Habitat for Humanity to all 50 states, all while making time to teach Sunday school every week.Carter has shown his constant desire to bring peace. He has helped reinvent the post-presidential role, presenting the new possibilities and potential for public service. As we celebrate Carter's centennial milestone, let's carry forward his unwavering dedication to service, remembering that each of us holds the power to ignite change and compassion in our own communities. You don't have to be a U.S. president to make a difference — just someone who genuinely cares about humanity.Ariel Roblin is the president and general manager of KCRA 3 and My58. See more of her editorials here.