Yes we can.

Posted on December 17th, 2008 by Shawn in Authenticity, Gratitude

Recently I received a thank you note from Barack and Michelle Obama.  You may have received one, as well.  I’m sure many people did.  Part of the note read,

“…This is our time…to reclaim the American Dream and reaffirm that fundamental truth…that out of many, we are one; that while we breathe, we hope, and where we are met with cynicism, and doubt, and those who tell us that we can’t, we will respond with that timeless creed that sums up the spirit of a people:  Yes We Can.”

Yes We Can.  That thought thrills me.  The realization that my president-elect wants me – us – to believe that – to stand in it – to live it – thrills me even more.  If we do live this, what can we create/develop/help happen?

What is it that you want for yourself, for your family, your community, country, world?  What do you hope for?  My hope is that we all become clearer about what we want, we recognize that we can, and we strive to make those dreams and hopes a reality.

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