Mr. President November 13, 2008

After 20 months of campaigning, Barack Obama has been elected our 44th president. I had hoped and prayed, but never imagined he would win in so many states, especially the states that traditionally had been considered Republican. There is no doubt, these United States are ready for change.

After Obama was declared the winner, I was stunned. Dreams really do come true, and there was a sea of people in Grant Park to prove it. All these people were there to celebrate what so many worked and prayed for. There were people representing all walks of life in the park. When the word came out that he had in fact won, there was a tremendous outpouring of love, hope, celebration and relief. Tears flowed freely, and there were hugs and kisses all around. These tears were for all our ancestors that had laid the groundwork for equality from the time of slavery, through the Civil Rights era until today. Many gave the ultimate gift, their lives, and we can now see none of the work and sacrifice was in vain.

I fell to my knees in appreciation. Thank you Mother/Father God for helping this country shift to a higher energy vibration. I felt validation. This country and her citizens were finally ready to work for humanity. I knew President-Elect Obama was special when I first heard him speak over four years ago, as many others did.  His light suggests amazing intellect, humility, fairness, courage, resolve, peace and commitment to service. If I can be so bold, I believe he has been chosen to lead us, by divine mandate. Martin Luther King Jr. saw from the mountaintop a time when our children and grandchildren would be judged by the content of their character. Equality and peace is the mandate for the world.

For those who don’t know, the Myan calendar ends in 2012. Most metaphysicians believe the ending of this calendar signifies the ending of this old greedy, selfish financial energy toward a loving, respectful and peaceful energy. I believe President-Elect Obama is the one to lead the way.

There is much to do, for all of us, and we are at the beginning of an amazing ride. There has been more validation with the picture below. If you recall, there was no rain that night; the orbs are angels and or energy bodies. November 4th, was a time for celebration for all of us! Now let’s roll up our sleeves with President-Elect Obama and get the work started. We all have much to do!

Namaste’

A Joyful Noise November 6, 2008

Almost 24 hours has passed since Barack Obama won the honor of serving as our 44th president of these United States. A majority of the world is celebrating with the millions of us who supported Obama. The laughter, the hugs and kisses, the singing, the celebrating, the phone calling and texting, and the flow of tears was amazing. The tears were of joy, jubilation disbelief, and relief. Knowing that the blood and sweat of our ancestors was not in vain healed many hearts. I personally believe that all of the souls that helped build this country found release. Their sacrifice was not in vain. In these moments, people of all races, religions and sexual orientation have come together for one united purpose, to change the course of our present and to provide promise for our tomorrows.

After almost two years of campaigning, the real work begins for the President-Elect. My concern is that our expectations may be too unrealistic for any man, regardless of how brilliant he may be. To paraphrase Obama, he is an imperfect man and he will be an imperfect president, but he will always keep us, his country, in the forefront of his mind and his heart. The road ahead is long, with many challenges and pitfalls; however, with OUR help, and OUR prayers, WE can make peace and prosperity a reality for ALL members of our global community.

Let’s enjoy each of these moments between now and January 20th, but let’s decide how WE will contribute toward our future. How do WE teach our children about beating the odds, and never giving up on their dreams? I believe it can best be done by setting examples for our children to follow.

Those in my generation and older “have been to the mountaintop.” The view is breathtaking, but its now time to come back to earth and plant the seeds for our future and cultivate the next generation of leaders to continue the work of John F. and Robert Kennedy, Malcolm X, and Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks and my {s}hero, Oprah Winfrey. I predict that when history has been written, Barack Obama’s name will be added to these, our great American heroes, along with Mother Teresa, Gandhi, and other world leaders.

Now BREATHE, take in the moment, and let’s get started!

Namaste’

D.Day November 4, 2008

Tomorrow is election day. If you haven’t voted already, today is the last opportunity to voice your opinion in this historic race. This has been a very long, emotionally charged presidential race. Regardless of who you support, I hope you will join me in praying for the best candidate to lead this country back to a position of respect, compassion, service, leadership and peace.

Neither candidate will be able to change the course of our country on a dime, but with steady leadership we can begin to see some much needed change. This change will require each of us to do our part. I challenge all of us to find a way to serve in our neighborhoods, our cities, our country, our planet. Only you can define how that service will look, but it is something that is not only doable, but necessary. It takes a village to raise a child and to save a planet.

When the election is over the real work begins. Peace be to all.

Namaste’