Three Cheers for Audacity!
“Success is the child of audacity.” Unknown
In 2008, a relatively young man of 46 upset the entire political scene in America. Barack Obama, who created the first Internet grass roots political campaign in our time, had the audacity to compete for presidency of our nation.
As the Democratic Presidential Nominee Barack Obama said repeatedly that it is only because of the American Dream that a bi-racial man from a working class can family run for President. Most of our country was stunned when he won the Demoncratic Nomination against one of the most powerful political families in our country. His story will always be one of David vs. Goliath and like the Bible story tells us, David won.
What is most important is what his nomination means to all kids, to all adults who tell themselves their dreams are impossible. His nomination says anything is possible.
Within weeks his was nomination teachers were reporting that students were suddenly taking their studies more seriously. I CAN DO SOMETHING WITH MY LIFE, they know now. One father said of his daughter, “Now I look at her future differently. I won’t let her “settle” now.”
So what does this mean to you? No one expects you to run for the presidency. But this man’s story says that the only barriers we face are those we accept. So, did you drink today? Smoke until your throat hurts? You took drugs this morning? Listen carefully. That is not NOW. Whatever you do that is self destructive you can turn around. This man decided to earn scholarships to the best colleges so he earned the grades to do that. He wanted to squeeze the best he could from his experiences – and he did. He knew this: YOU CAN MOVE ON; YOU CAN CHANGE; YOU CAN GROW if you decide that’s the only thing you want more than anything else in your world. That’s the lesson Barack Obama’s election offers everyone.
Meditation for the day
“Yes You Can.” American President Barack Obama
Action for the Day
What do I want to be doing 30 days from now? I will write that on my mirror and let nothing sidetrack me. Nothing. Not even me.
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