Era of Obama

I have been off the blogging scene for quite awhile, but I just had to comment.

People said that it could not be done, and still others said it would never be done. But Barack Obama and the American people proved all the cynics wrong. I am 27 and never in my 27 years of living have I ever been so moved by a single event.

People truly are upset, and I am not sure why. This election has brought out the worst and the best in people. Who is to blame for such dissension? Is it history, is it the government? Yes their candidate of choice was not chosen, but what truly is the root of your dissatisfaction? I am not sure they are aware of the magnitude of this election and the elected. I can honestly say that it is not about race, gender or the likes of such. Do I completely agree with all of President-Elect Obama's platforms? Of course not, that would not be realistic. But do I think that he has the charisma, and tenacity to heal a broken nation? You bet. This election is about a people ready for something different stepping away from the status-quo and stepping into true change. I am fully cognizant of the fact that this change is not going to happen over night, and in that same respect I am aware that everything that he wants to happen may never come to pass. I will be satisfied if he does half of what he said he would and makes an attempt at the rest. He can not do it alone, but WE CAN do it together.

He said it himself, this election is not about President-Elect Obama, its about us the people. Its about seeing something in others and not just yourself. Its about instilling that hope in future generations, its about fostering greatness, more importantly is it about healing a nation. I have been may things to many people and people have been many things to me, but this election really changes my view of humankind.

We can not ever underestimate the power of hope, the tenacity of unity, and the spirit of true change. The time is now, its not looking back at what was and remaining stagnant in the wounds of the past. Its about healing and cleansing. Looking to the future and remaining steadfast in the pursuance of our nations goals. You may not be my sista, but you are my SISTER, you may not be my brotha, but you are my BROTHER. Now is not that time for selfishness, it is the time for the true communion of faith and belief, of culture and ideals. I am ready for the challenge that this presents. Mediocrity is no longer the fate of our youth, because there is yet another example of success.

We will no longer be a victim of our circumstance, because we are the circumstance that we create. Its time to leave a legacy, and not a memory. Let's re-write history.

-Signed
Leaving a legacy for my children and my children's children for generations to come