The best revenge is success...

There's a saying that I've heard many times "the good guy always finish last". Over the years when we give of ourselves and people treat us badly, our natural inclination is to believe after a while that it's not worth it to take the higher road...instead we want to see our offender hurt. We tend to get cynical about family, friendships, co-workers and potential suitors because of our past experiences. After you've been disrespected, lied to, stabbed in the back and denounced by people that are oftentimes close to you, it's natural to lose hope. There was a time when I believed that, but as I watch this presidential election play out, my whole perception has changed.

In watching this campaign, I'm impressed by the way Obama handles the lies, slights, blatant disrespect and indifference being levied against him. Imagine being accused by a large number of people of being a terrorist or "palling around with terrorists," having your character questioned and constantly being told you are not qualified to run this country because of the color of your skin! Oftentimes in the past he's been accused of not being aggressive enough and not fighting back. When you really think about it, Barak's calmness makes sense. Every time I see him he's always composed and sticks to the issues at hand. During the debates, Obama is always respectful of his opponent...often agreeing with him on issues. Even though McCain and his people have made the worst insinuations about Senator Obama, he still keeps his composure and is genuine in his greeting and departure...he refuses to allow another person to pull him out of character.

The Higher Road will sometimes entail enduring some difficult times. However, if you act with decency, respect and remain calm, you would be amazed at the outcome. Take this campaign for instance, the polls are showing that keeping your fight above the waist is a better strategy. Republicans are stunned and cannot understand how Obama is steadily gaining momentum. People in general are tired of fighting, they want to see a new face, hear a new voice and have someone running this country that they can respect...someone who CARES about helping the general public. We live in a very COMPETITIVE and SELFISH world which is largely contributing to the demise of this country and many others around the globe!

I've learned that revenge is a waste of time and energy. If someone has an issue with me or treats me with impunity, I pray for them because the problem is not mine, it's theirs. So the next time someone hurts you, go ahead and take the "higher road" because like Senator (Soon-to-be president) Barak Obama, that road may lead you to a much higher purpose.

The best revenge is success!

Have a blessed week.