Smile
Laugh
Have fun
Re-create
Be in Joy
Enjoy everything
Free yourself
Detach from everything
Allow
Be Carefree
Fulfill your desires
Do less
Dream more
Follow Peace
Go with the flow
Let flow carry you
Be Divinly guided
Be gentle with yourself
Have an easy day!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Inspired by Mrs. Petey Deluca
I humbly confess that I am not a politically savvy American citizen. I cannot tell you who my local and state representatives are, I would probably fail the US Citizenship Test, and I stay quiet during political conversations amongst friends. As embarrassing as this is to admit, in my defense I know that I am a good, honest, hard-working American who is doing “my part” to keep America strong, in my own way, every day.
I began yesterday, January 20, 2009, volunteering in my son’s 3rd grade classroom where his passionate teacher, Mrs. Petey Deluca, wisely interrupted her dictated curriculum to teach her 20 students about the “news of the day.” “What is the b-i-g word everybody is using to describe today’s events?” she asks to her students excitedly. I-N-A-U-G-U-R-A-T-I-O-N. “This is an important day for America because our new President-elect Barack Obama will take an oath and promise to take care of our country.” She says with purpose. “In the newspaper this weekend was an letter Barack Obama wrote to his daughters Malia and Sasha about what he wants for them and every child in America. . .I’m going to read it to you.” I listen intensely as I prepare materials to be used for a science experiment.
(As published in Parade Magazine: 'What I Want for You — and Every Child in America' By President-elect Barack Obama, Publication Date: 01/18/2009)
"Dear Malia and Sasha,
I know that you've both had a lot of fun these last two years on the campaign trail, going to picnics and parades and state fairs, eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn't have let you have. But I also know that it hasn't always been easy for you and Mom, and that as excited as you both are about that new puppy, it doesn't make up for all the time we've been apart. I know how much I've missed these past two years, and today I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey.
When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me—about how I'd make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world with all your curiosity and mischief and those smiles that never fail to fill my heart and light up my day. And suddenly, all my big plans for myself didn't seem so important anymore. I soon found that the greatest joy in my life was the joy I saw in yours. And I realized that my own life wouldn't count for much unless I was able to ensure that you had every opportunity for happiness and fulfillment in yours. In the end, girls, that's why I ran for President: because of what I want for you and for every child in this nation. I want all our children to go to schools worthy of their potential—schools that challenge them, inspire them, and instill in them a sense of wonder about the world around them. I want them to have the chance to go to college—even if their parents aren't rich. And I want them to get good jobs: jobs that pay well and give them benefits like health care, jobs that let them spend time with their own kids and retire with dignity. I want us to push the boundaries of discovery so that you'll live to see new technologies and inventions that improve our lives and make our planet cleaner and safer. And I want us to push our own human boundaries to reach beyond the divides of race and region, gender and religion that keep us from seeing the best in each other. Sometimes we have to send our young men and women into war and other dangerous situations to protect our country—but when we do, I want to make sure that it is only for a very good reason, that we try our best to settle our differences with others peacefully, and that we do everything possible to keep our servicemen and women safe. And I want every child to understand that the blessings these brave Americans fight for are not free—that with the great privilege of being a citizen of this nation comes great responsibility. That was the lesson your grandmother tried to teach me when I was your age, reading me the opening lines of the Declaration of Independence and telling me about the men and women who marched for equality because they believed those words put to paper two centuries ago should mean something. She helped me understand that America is great not because it is perfect but because it can always be made better—and that the unfinished work of perfecting our union falls to each of us. It's a charge we pass on to our children, coming closer with each new generation to what we know America should be. I hope both of you will take up that work, righting the wrongs that you see and working to give others the chances you've had. Not just because you have an obligation to give something back to this country that has given our family so much—although you do have that obligation. But because you have an obligation to yourself. Because it is only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you will realize your true potential. These are the things I want for you—to grow up in a world with no limits on your dreams and no achievements beyond your reach, and to grow into compassionate, committed women who will help build that world. And I want every child to have the same chances to learn and dream and grow and thrive that you girls have. That's why I've taken our family on this great adventure. I am so proud of both of you. I love you more than you can ever know. And I am grateful every day for your patience, poise, grace, and humor as we prepare to start our new life together in the White House.
Love, Dad"
Here is a man who loves his children. Here is a man with a b-i-g dream. Here is a man standing up to live his dream with and for his children. That’s just like me! I thought to myself.
I went home to DVR the inauguration – all 5 hours of it – and couldn’t wait to watch Barack Obama take his oath and speak to our great country, to speak to me. Finally, at dinnertime, my family and I nestled over the coffee table with leftovers and watched with great interest the record of this day's events. We watched President-elect Barack Obama take oath and listened to his message of hope and promise for all Americans. We talked about many things.
After doing tuck-ins with my children, I sat down to peacefully contemplate the importance of this day: the day our country invokes God’s blessings upon our new President, his family, his cabinet, and his plans; the day Americans listen for answers to unsolved problems; and the day I realize I am truly I-N-S-P-I-R-E-D.
My new home page is http://www.whitehouse.gov/.
My heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Petey Deluca at Myron B. Green Elementary for your passionate concern for our children, our educational system, and our country. I'm inspired by you!
Please visit again soon to hear My Dream for All Children inspired by President Barack Obama.
Peace.
I began yesterday, January 20, 2009, volunteering in my son’s 3rd grade classroom where his passionate teacher, Mrs. Petey Deluca, wisely interrupted her dictated curriculum to teach her 20 students about the “news of the day.” “What is the b-i-g word everybody is using to describe today’s events?” she asks to her students excitedly. I-N-A-U-G-U-R-A-T-I-O-N. “This is an important day for America because our new President-elect Barack Obama will take an oath and promise to take care of our country.” She says with purpose. “In the newspaper this weekend was an letter Barack Obama wrote to his daughters Malia and Sasha about what he wants for them and every child in America. . .I’m going to read it to you.” I listen intensely as I prepare materials to be used for a science experiment.
(As published in Parade Magazine: 'What I Want for You — and Every Child in America' By President-elect Barack Obama, Publication Date: 01/18/2009)
"Dear Malia and Sasha,
I know that you've both had a lot of fun these last two years on the campaign trail, going to picnics and parades and state fairs, eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn't have let you have. But I also know that it hasn't always been easy for you and Mom, and that as excited as you both are about that new puppy, it doesn't make up for all the time we've been apart. I know how much I've missed these past two years, and today I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey.
When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me—about how I'd make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world with all your curiosity and mischief and those smiles that never fail to fill my heart and light up my day. And suddenly, all my big plans for myself didn't seem so important anymore. I soon found that the greatest joy in my life was the joy I saw in yours. And I realized that my own life wouldn't count for much unless I was able to ensure that you had every opportunity for happiness and fulfillment in yours. In the end, girls, that's why I ran for President: because of what I want for you and for every child in this nation. I want all our children to go to schools worthy of their potential—schools that challenge them, inspire them, and instill in them a sense of wonder about the world around them. I want them to have the chance to go to college—even if their parents aren't rich. And I want them to get good jobs: jobs that pay well and give them benefits like health care, jobs that let them spend time with their own kids and retire with dignity. I want us to push the boundaries of discovery so that you'll live to see new technologies and inventions that improve our lives and make our planet cleaner and safer. And I want us to push our own human boundaries to reach beyond the divides of race and region, gender and religion that keep us from seeing the best in each other. Sometimes we have to send our young men and women into war and other dangerous situations to protect our country—but when we do, I want to make sure that it is only for a very good reason, that we try our best to settle our differences with others peacefully, and that we do everything possible to keep our servicemen and women safe. And I want every child to understand that the blessings these brave Americans fight for are not free—that with the great privilege of being a citizen of this nation comes great responsibility. That was the lesson your grandmother tried to teach me when I was your age, reading me the opening lines of the Declaration of Independence and telling me about the men and women who marched for equality because they believed those words put to paper two centuries ago should mean something. She helped me understand that America is great not because it is perfect but because it can always be made better—and that the unfinished work of perfecting our union falls to each of us. It's a charge we pass on to our children, coming closer with each new generation to what we know America should be. I hope both of you will take up that work, righting the wrongs that you see and working to give others the chances you've had. Not just because you have an obligation to give something back to this country that has given our family so much—although you do have that obligation. But because you have an obligation to yourself. Because it is only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you will realize your true potential. These are the things I want for you—to grow up in a world with no limits on your dreams and no achievements beyond your reach, and to grow into compassionate, committed women who will help build that world. And I want every child to have the same chances to learn and dream and grow and thrive that you girls have. That's why I've taken our family on this great adventure. I am so proud of both of you. I love you more than you can ever know. And I am grateful every day for your patience, poise, grace, and humor as we prepare to start our new life together in the White House.
Love, Dad"
Here is a man who loves his children. Here is a man with a b-i-g dream. Here is a man standing up to live his dream with and for his children. That’s just like me! I thought to myself.
I went home to DVR the inauguration – all 5 hours of it – and couldn’t wait to watch Barack Obama take his oath and speak to our great country, to speak to me. Finally, at dinnertime, my family and I nestled over the coffee table with leftovers and watched with great interest the record of this day's events. We watched President-elect Barack Obama take oath and listened to his message of hope and promise for all Americans. We talked about many things.
After doing tuck-ins with my children, I sat down to peacefully contemplate the importance of this day: the day our country invokes God’s blessings upon our new President, his family, his cabinet, and his plans; the day Americans listen for answers to unsolved problems; and the day I realize I am truly I-N-S-P-I-R-E-D.
My new home page is http://www.whitehouse.gov/.
My heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Petey Deluca at Myron B. Green Elementary for your passionate concern for our children, our educational system, and our country. I'm inspired by you!
Please visit again soon to hear My Dream for All Children inspired by President Barack Obama.
Peace.
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