President-Elect Barack Obama has set a high bar for himself, and for the country.
We need it. We deserve it.
Though it may be simplistic, this video outlines many reasons why Obama was elected.
Our story needs to shift – from greed to compassion, from conflict to cooperation, from me to we. And we’re shifting it. But it won’t be easy.
It’s our turn now.
We need to hold Obama to his promises, yes. But as Van Jones has so eloquently stated, we also need to hold him.
He’s only human. As his grandmother’s death on the eve of his election reminded us, life is as fragile as it is miraculous and strong.
I must say McCain's concession speech was classy: "Tonight — tonight, more than any night, I hold in my heart nothing but love for this country and for all its citizens, whether they supported me or Sen. Obama — whether they supported me or Sen. Obama.
"I wish Godspeed to the man who was my former opponent and will be my president. And I call on all Americans, as I have often in this campaign, to not despair of our present difficulties, but to believe, always, in the promise and greatness of America, because nothing is inevitable here."
We need to start living our new story. Whatever small steps we can take. It’s time.
1 comment:
Wellsaid!!
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