Historical Election

As I listened to Sarah Palin last night it struck me that this is going to be an historical election regardless of who ends up in the White House. We will either have an African American president or a woman vice president. Either way, a huge shift in consciousness has occurred for this to even be possible. I have my preference of course, as we all do. And at the same time, I applaud each one for their willingness to serve in such a huge capacity. I cannot imagine having the kind of power they each have right now in shaping the direction of our country. My prayer for each one is that they be guided by the Spirit of compassion and inclusivity. I pray that they will remember that they represent all of us and that they will listen deeply to our needs and longings as individuals and collectively. I pray that each will be motivated by a clear vision and purpose and will surrender fear. I also pray that they will act in integrity and listen to guidance from whatever they call God. If each one does this, regardless of their position on issues, God will have room to move in remarkable ways.

I also encourage each person who reads this to get involved and at the very least, to vote. As the last elections have shown, our voice does count and we can have a say about where our country is going. Look into your heart and clearly define who and what you stand for and vote accordingly. I encourage each one of us to be guided by the Spirit of compassion, generosity and to remember that what we do does affect every being in our country and in our world.