Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Hope

"We should not let our fears hold us back from pursuing our hopes." - John F. Kennedy 1917-1963, 35th U.S. President



Barack Obama became the first black president in the history of the United States today. He stood there amongst the million or so people who came to witness history being made and delivered his speech, without fear.

Although great expectations are on his shoulders, it is not whether this one man can single-handedly steer his country and perhaps the world out of its troubles. No, that's only part of it. What is inspiring about today is what Mr. Obama represents. And that is hope. Hope for the millions upon millions of Americans and perhaps the billions in the world.

When there is hope, there is less fear. And when there is less fear, there are more brave actions. It is this powerful spirit that will drive the willpower to move forward towards recovery. When there is hope, the recovery has already begun.

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