The New World Order – of hope and unity and inspiration to grow.

As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.-Nelson Mandela

Since the election results were announced and Barack Obama became our nation’s new President-Elect I have read numerous articles and e-mails expressing a world-wide sense of hope for the future. In watching Mr. Obama’s acceptance speech it seemed to me that his approach will be in-clusive rather than ex-clusive. In other words, during his years in office I believe that he will be open to all kinds of ideas from all kinds of people and will strive to treat all as equals with respect rather than favor just a few to the exclusion of others.

It is time for a unifying force to lead our great nation, and Barack Obama may be able to do this better than anybody since our founding fathers (and mothers). Our new President-elect exudes a sense of inner power and self-confidence. He is a wonderful model to so many people who have felt like victims for so long. Just as the quote above from Nelson Mandela says, as President Obama lets his light shine he will model that so that others will feel the confidence needed to grow and shine their own lights. I’m excited that I will be here to watch and participate in this process!