With the newly elected United States Congress and President-Elect, many people have taken a wait and see attitude during the transition. Others are viewing the declining American and global marketplace and economy and becoming more and more fearful of their ability to sustain their livelihoods and in fact their survival in some instances. Others are looking for bailouts, concessions and sympathy. All these viewpoints are antithetic to the expression of more assuring thoughts and forward actions that I believe are essential to realizing our individual comforts and ambitions and collective aspirations for a better world.
Very soon after learning of Barack Obama’s decision to run for President of the United States, I consistently maintained a strong sense that he would win the election. It was his relentless articulation of all that was possible for the American people and the world that enabled me to be so confident. I also believe it was that articulation of possibility that resonated with so many people giving him the majority of the populous vote and winning the election.
It is that same view and belief in what’s possible that is the source of our individual and collective thinking and actions that will enable us to advance our lives, our country and our world. I often think back on Michelle Obama’s stomp speech on fear. She says in part, “…we have this window of opportunity, we have a chance to make something real happen, something possible happen, to live beyond our fear. Think about that.”Look forward and inquire into all that is possible. Expect the unexpected to occur in favor of and for the benefit of society as a whole and ourselves.
It is entirely your responsibility to achieve the life you desire. It has always been that way and it will continue to be that way. You are the one accountable. Any long term and true benefit you receive will be the result of what you have achieved.
Oscar Carter
Creating A World Community
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