Today is a new day for America, the world, and for us. As we gather in Washington, D.C., around our televisions or our computer screens to watch the inauguration of Barack Obama, we will not only be witnessing history, we will be sharing in a spiritual moment filled with hope and inspired by a man of great integrity and vision. Today is a new day filled with possibilities for our nation and ourselves.
Yes, these are difficult times. While today's circumstances seem particularly daunting, they provide for us an opportunity to examine our lives and our personal priorities. When a house of cards falls flat it leaves a level playing field, a clearing, an opportunity as we pick up the pieces, to reexamine who we are and how we want to be in the world. It allows us to take pause and gain clarity; determine what is important, and understand our true passions.
This historic inauguration is a particular moment in time for all of us to take pause, give gratitude for every triumph and every difficulty that arises. Today is a moment for introspection. How will we live going forward and in a way that is for the greater good? What is the most significant contribution we can each make to our families, friends, communities, the nation, and the world? How will we create a meaningful life? What does that mean? How can we learn to live a spirit-inspired and fearless existence that is in the best and highest interest of all concerned?
President Barack Obama is not just the new leader of our country, he is an inspiration for the world and for each of us. The house of cards is still tumbling as an economy built on pretense continues to falter. Its far-reaching effects clearly demonstrate the interconnectedness of all nations and people. This is a new opportunity to reassess;new beginning for each of us. If we can get past the fear, let go of the preconceived notions and expectation of how things should or have to be, then we have a real opportunity to create a life of meaning; a gentle, loving, spirit-filled existence - the one we are meant to live.
We are spiritual beings in human bodies. Understanding this will help us to examine our personal priorities as our new president reaffirms the values and solid principles that drive our economy, our nation and the world. May this historic moment fill you with new found optimism and inspiration. May you realize the extraordinary possibilities for the greater good and for your own life. May you live fearlessly and find great joy and peace in the midst of extraordinary change.
Namaste,
Marsha
1 comment:
What a wonderful day. What a grand occasion for us as Americans. There is Hope now, hope for all of us. I was privileged to watch the Inauguaral with my 3rd grade students at Beverly J. Martin Elementary School in Ithaca, NY. To experience this monumental, and humbling occasion, with this group of young people was, truly, a blessed experience. They are so in awe of our President, and so full of hope for what he can bring to their country. I share their hope, their awe, and their enthusiasm.
On a more personal level, my four beautiful grandchildren all have hope now. Their lives, their future, and that of their children and grandchildren will be forever made better because of the hope that President Barack Obama brings to their, to our, lives.
Namiste
John Beach
Ithaca, NY
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