Well today's the day! Barack Obama is finally inaugurated as America's 44th president and, first black president. A truly historic day.
And despite the enormous challenges that lie ahead, today seems to be a day of real celebration, anticipation and expectation. Exceedingly high expectations infact, not just among Americans, but around the world too.
Mr Obama certainly appears to represent a new approach, a new tone and the promise of a new era. And in the current climate, people are only too ready to embrace an opportunity for positivity and optimism. Yet in his own words, "change will not come if we wait for some other person". The rest of us cannot sit back and expect one man to change the world. We each have our part to play.
So as well as being a day of celebration for Barack Obama and all that he stands for, what if today is also an opportunity for each of us to look at what we can do to make the world a better place? How can we live up to some of those high expectations too?
We all have greatness within us. We are far more capable than we think we are. We are all much more than we think we are. And if you're one of the many who admire and respect Barack Obama, then take a moment to consider the following;
- What specifically is it that he demonstrates?
- What exactly do you admire and respect about him?
- Where do you see those qualities in yourself?
- How can you be more of that now?
In the meantime, let's wish him well........and remember
"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek" Barack Obama
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PS Watch him again here http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=VjnygQ02aW4
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