This week
is one of those times in each of our lives that we will remember with specific
detail and visceral emotion. The inauguration of a President is significant
enough, but when he or she continues to be a first then it becomes a lasting
special.
The
world continues to watch, that much we know for technology is sophisticated
enough for the inaugural ceremony to be carried into the smallest villages of
the world where the democracy practiced in the United States can still be seen
as a beacon of hope. It remains a ray of wonder that the liberty and freedom
guaranteed by words and belief over two centuries ago is still valid and alive
today.
If I
were to bring my hopes and wishes for the President into single words here are
several couplets that come to mind.
Courage
and compassion. Justice and understanding. Confidence and communication.
Laughter and humility. Faith and tolerance. Listening and contemplation and
finally joy and integrity.
To
govern under a democracy is never easy. Freedom and liberty encourages vocal
and peaceful descent. Governing requires fitness, compromise and trust. It
requires intellect, grace and the personal sustainment of awe.
It also
requires one other very important quality of life and living. Love. It is my
prayer that President Obama embraces that divine balance every moment of every
day in his service to humankind.
It is
also my prayer that each of us find it too as we participate in this profound
experiment called life.
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