Early this morning I heard the announcement. Like so many who supported Obama for President I felt enormous pride and hope. I hesitate to write here about politics, but I do not see this as politic. I see this as a sign that peace is actually on people’s minds in a pro-active way.
It is wonderful to have an inspiring President again. I hope that we as a nation see this as an award to us too. For so long we have been know worldwide as a people who choose to solve problems with violence. I am not just talking about the wars we have engaged in, but the violence in our streets, homes, towns and cities. It is not enough to hope for peace. It is indeed a call to action. In our everyday lives we can begin each interaction with the goal of peace. When we pass someone on the street we can think of them with peaceful thoughts. We can do so when we are driving, when we are waiting in line and when we are breathing. Breathe in peace-breathe out peace. In inspiring ourselves we will inspire others.