In less than 1 week, we will officially have a new President...President Barack Obama (how exciting). At this very moment, millions of people are preparing themselves to take the historic trip down to Washington DC to witness one of the most powerful times in our history. No matter where you are standing at the moment Barack is sworn in, your heart strings will feel a pull and the anvil of oppression will be lifted from many. The symbolism of this will change every man, woman and child from many ethnic backgrounds around the world because it means there is hope for their futures.
There was a time in my life when I wondered if certain opportunities were exclusive to certain people. Some seemed to get things so easily and others seemed to always have an uphill climb. However, the changes happening in our world as we speak is making me realize that there is no "exclusive club" the only thing that separates everyone is their knowledge, ambition, drive and ability to work hard and sacrifice for what they want.
If you look at the Obamas what I find most intriguing about them is not so much their new positions of running this country, but their love of family and community. I admire how they put family first and their main concern is their children and their well being; this combined with their dedication to community and their drive was significant in their win. The journey of this Royal Family as I call them is something to behold and learn from.
People say they want to be successful, but what does that really mean? Is it money? A good job? A loving family? A large house on the hill? What about those who say they want to be wealthy? Most likely they are speaking of money. Wealth and success is not just limited to money or material things. Most of us believe that if we got an abundance of cash and material things, life would be so perfect. However, look around, there are many with material wealth and still quite unhappy...sometimes suicidal! No amount of material wealth will make you happy if you are not self-actualized! There are many of us who are very wealthy not in dollars, but wealthy with the love of family, friends and support....this is a blessing. We often bypass this form of wealth b/c it doesn't seem tangible. However, if we ever get sick or is in need of the support of a group of people, we will quickly realize it's importance.
We are two weeks into 2009 and so much has happened. The economy is very scary right now, the stock market is uncertain and the stress level of most people have risen quite considerably. However, I urge everyone not to let that get you down. We have to help ourselves and the people around us by thinking outside of the box. When the tides shift, we have to learn to turn with those tides and be prepared for some under currents. Life is not stagnant, life keeps moving and you have to move with it. As we go deeper into uncertain times, here is what you can be sure of: Your family who loves and support you, your friends who stand by you and most of all God who created you. Your faith will always carry you through.
Pray much for the Obama family because their journey is just beginning. Even more importantly, keep your expectations at a safe level. I hear many talking of unrealistic expectations and unfair assumptions of Barack being a miracle worker. At the end of the day he's human and he has on many occasions warned that things "will get worse before they get better" so be patient with his term in office and support him and his family as much as you can. If you are one of the lucky ones to be in DC to witness the ultimate change in our history, document it and share it with everyone. If you are watching it from the comfort of your home, you are no less a part of this day, enjoy it with your family and friends because no matter where you are standing, your spirit will be just as fulfilled.
I hope 2009 has gotten off to great a start for all of you, but if it hasn't, just know that you have the power to change your direction.
May you all be abundantly blessed.
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Thursday, January 15, 2009
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Welcome Mr. President...
Today i'm filled with an indescribable amount of joy. At the moment that Barak Obama was elected President of the united states of America, I felt almost the same joy as when the pastor proclaimed that Lucien and I are "husband and wife." The unity of this election is reverberating around the country and throughout the world. Last night when Barak, Michelle, Malia and Sasha walked out on the stage I was so proud and goose bumps ran through my body. Barak's speech was humble, profound and touched my spirit. I believe that the success of his campaign is an insight to how our country is going to be ran...strategic, effective, honest and uniting.
Last night I reflected on the fact that Barak is standing on the shoulders of Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, the countless amounts of people who died for us to get the right to vote, the people who were lynched, humiliated, beaten and everyone who has endured the hundreds of years of blatant racism. I want to thank those people from the bottom of my heart because without them laying the foundation, today would not have been possible. The unity of blacks, whites, Asians, Latinos, Indians....everyone of every color came together to make this moment happen. Today gives me hope for the future and it confirms that no matter what our differences are, as people we can come together and make amazing things happen. I was awe struck by the diversity of the audience in Grant Park last night and Martin Luther King's speech came into my head...his dream is here and we are so lucky and fortunate to be experiencing it.
Savor this day and get your children to understand its power because this is their future. I think Barak's grandmother passed away the day before yesterday because she had the foresight to see that he was going to win...his mother, father and grandparents are smiling down on him. I give credit to Barak and Michelle's parents and I thank them from the bottom of my heart for producing such phenomenal people to run our country. As a black woman, I will now have the distinct pleasure of seeing a mirror image of myself in the white house, running things and helping to make decisions that will continue to shape this country...I cry as I type this because from the moment I saw Barak I held on to the dream that this day would be possible. Black women....my God, what strength we have, hold our head high because this is better days to come. This moment in time has strengthened me in a way that I just cannot find the words to describe. I can now tell my future son or daughter, niece, nephew and any child that "yes...you too can be president of the united states of America" and mean it!
Yes, my soul is filled today because everything seems so much brighter, my hope for this country has been restored and I look forward to doing my part no matter how big or small. Today is a culmination of small things that accumulated into something tremendous, a priceless piece of art that we can all admire and love for centuries to come.
Pray much for the Obama family because this victory is not without hard work, trials and tribulations, but i'm confident that this family will handle it with strength and grace like they do everything.
I can now truly say that I love my country and I will proudly hang a flag that I feel truly embraces and represents myself and every person in this country....a flag of the united states of America.
God bless you all....
Peace, love and Happiness!
Last night I reflected on the fact that Barak is standing on the shoulders of Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, the countless amounts of people who died for us to get the right to vote, the people who were lynched, humiliated, beaten and everyone who has endured the hundreds of years of blatant racism. I want to thank those people from the bottom of my heart because without them laying the foundation, today would not have been possible. The unity of blacks, whites, Asians, Latinos, Indians....everyone of every color came together to make this moment happen. Today gives me hope for the future and it confirms that no matter what our differences are, as people we can come together and make amazing things happen. I was awe struck by the diversity of the audience in Grant Park last night and Martin Luther King's speech came into my head...his dream is here and we are so lucky and fortunate to be experiencing it.
Savor this day and get your children to understand its power because this is their future. I think Barak's grandmother passed away the day before yesterday because she had the foresight to see that he was going to win...his mother, father and grandparents are smiling down on him. I give credit to Barak and Michelle's parents and I thank them from the bottom of my heart for producing such phenomenal people to run our country. As a black woman, I will now have the distinct pleasure of seeing a mirror image of myself in the white house, running things and helping to make decisions that will continue to shape this country...I cry as I type this because from the moment I saw Barak I held on to the dream that this day would be possible. Black women....my God, what strength we have, hold our head high because this is better days to come. This moment in time has strengthened me in a way that I just cannot find the words to describe. I can now tell my future son or daughter, niece, nephew and any child that "yes...you too can be president of the united states of America" and mean it!
Yes, my soul is filled today because everything seems so much brighter, my hope for this country has been restored and I look forward to doing my part no matter how big or small. Today is a culmination of small things that accumulated into something tremendous, a priceless piece of art that we can all admire and love for centuries to come.
Pray much for the Obama family because this victory is not without hard work, trials and tribulations, but i'm confident that this family will handle it with strength and grace like they do everything.
I can now truly say that I love my country and I will proudly hang a flag that I feel truly embraces and represents myself and every person in this country....a flag of the united states of America.
God bless you all....
Peace, love and Happiness!
Friday, August 29, 2008
YES WE CAN...
Today I woke up with an unusual pep in my step, a harder swing in my hips and my head held high. I'm proud on so many levels. Besides my own journey in life, I'm so grateful to God to witness history in the making. Earlier this year, I encountered so many people who felt at the beginning of this 2008 election journey that Obama would not make it this far. I've heard over and over that "this country is not ready for a black president; he'll never win; the job is going to be too hard" etc, but I never for a moment absorbed any of those thoughts....I never faltered on my faith. I knew from the beginning that this day would come because like many people in this country I'm hungry for change. He has not won YET, but eveyrthing within me is saying it's going to happen! Will change come easy? No. It's never easy going from status quo to uncertainty, but one things for sure...at the end of the journey, we will all learn something new and be better people for it!
Challenges will come but as Joe Biden's mother said "Failure is inevitable, but giving up is unforgivable!" Barak and Michelle's determination, faith and hard work despite all the challenges they faced has set a new bar for me. I look at them and I'm awe struck by what they have been able to achieve in just this past year alone. One of the most valuable lessons I learned about that couple is "if you have the right people on your side, there is nothing you can't conquer!"
Too often we get stuck in life on things and people that bring us down rather and lift us up. We focus too long on the speck on the floor rather than the bigger picture. Whatever you are doing right now in your life can be changed. If you are unhappy with yourself, job, want to go back to school, want to start a business, want to get married, want to learn a language; it's all possible as long as you believe it and you surround yourself with people that love and support you. If you don't have supportive people around you, then guess what? It's time to get out there and meet new people. Whatever it is that is a burning desire, don't ignore it...if there's a will there's a way. If you don't know what your passion/purpose is in life...keep trying, it'll eventually present itself.
New times are dawning, opportunities are spinning (yes, even in this bad economy) and no matter what is going on in life, it's never too late to make positive changes....you are never too young, old, fat or skinny. My new Mantra is "YES I CAN". I've always believed that there is a special place carved in this universe for us all...if only we can extend our reach and truly believe "YES I / WE CAN".
Peace, love and blessings to you all!
Challenges will come but as Joe Biden's mother said "Failure is inevitable, but giving up is unforgivable!" Barak and Michelle's determination, faith and hard work despite all the challenges they faced has set a new bar for me. I look at them and I'm awe struck by what they have been able to achieve in just this past year alone. One of the most valuable lessons I learned about that couple is "if you have the right people on your side, there is nothing you can't conquer!"
Too often we get stuck in life on things and people that bring us down rather and lift us up. We focus too long on the speck on the floor rather than the bigger picture. Whatever you are doing right now in your life can be changed. If you are unhappy with yourself, job, want to go back to school, want to start a business, want to get married, want to learn a language; it's all possible as long as you believe it and you surround yourself with people that love and support you. If you don't have supportive people around you, then guess what? It's time to get out there and meet new people. Whatever it is that is a burning desire, don't ignore it...if there's a will there's a way. If you don't know what your passion/purpose is in life...keep trying, it'll eventually present itself.
New times are dawning, opportunities are spinning (yes, even in this bad economy) and no matter what is going on in life, it's never too late to make positive changes....you are never too young, old, fat or skinny. My new Mantra is "YES I CAN". I've always believed that there is a special place carved in this universe for us all...if only we can extend our reach and truly believe "YES I / WE CAN".
Peace, love and blessings to you all!
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