Thank You America
Dr. Paul Lanthois
November 05, 2008
As I lay there on my couch, my three year old daughter, Erika snuggled herself into my arms where she quickly fell asleep unaware of the much needed change that was taking place over the opposite side of the globe. It was truly a magical moment, laying with my beautiful daughter in my arms witnessing the inspirational speech of President-elect Barack Obama to the people of the United States of America and to all the people round the world.
I don't know if many Americans have been aware of this but many would be shocked if they truly knew what the rest of the world thought of their country. The harsh truth is to most people outside of America, the USA has been anything but a beacon of hope and a land of freedom and opportunity over the last decade. Most foreigners laugh at the audacity and arrogance at the self-anointed title as the USA being the leading nation of the free world.
Instead, the USA has been a country derided by most countries it's for it's arrogance, intolerance and greed with many of it's foreign and monetary policies implicated in the escalation of conflicts and the global financial crisis. The United States had lost the respect and credibility of the global community.
The inspiring words of Barack Obama left me convinced that the United States has taken the first steps towards joining the global community rather than trying to impose it's will on the world. Esher Hicks once said, "The purpose of your life is not to make the world the way that you think it should be. The purpose of your life is to make the owrld around you the way that you think it should be, while also allowing the world to be as others want it." With the election of Barack Obama as your new president,the previous American climate of arrogance and fear has been replaced by an America full of humility, hope and peace. This is the kind of America that inspires me and can help bring peace and prosperity to this world.
As a citizen of the world I would like to congratulate the USA on the election of their new president. If the eloquent and genuine speeches of both John McCain and Barack Obama reflect the evolved consciousness of todays American, then America is certain to thrive in the future. If the Barack Obama's words of building and mending bridges reflects America's future foreign policy, then the world is certain to thrive in peace.
After watching these historical moments unfold before my eyes on television I could understand why my daughter was able to rest so comfortably in my arms. To all you citizens of the United States of America i woud like to congratulate you all on your choice of president. I also would like to echo the sentiments of many people from countries outside of America and to say thank you. It is our sincere wish that your new choice of president brings you hope, peace and prosperity.
With Barack Obama soon to lead the USA (instead of George Bush) I think that, like my daughter, many of us will be resting easier tonight.
I don't know if many Americans have been aware of this but many would be shocked if they truly knew what the rest of the world thought of their country. The harsh truth is to most people outside of America, the USA has been anything but a beacon of hope and a land of freedom and opportunity over the last decade. Most foreigners laugh at the audacity and arrogance at the self-anointed title as the USA being the leading nation of the free world.
Instead, the USA has been a country derided by most countries it's for it's arrogance, intolerance and greed with many of it's foreign and monetary policies implicated in the escalation of conflicts and the global financial crisis. The United States had lost the respect and credibility of the global community.
The inspiring words of Barack Obama left me convinced that the United States has taken the first steps towards joining the global community rather than trying to impose it's will on the world. Esher Hicks once said, "The purpose of your life is not to make the world the way that you think it should be. The purpose of your life is to make the owrld around you the way that you think it should be, while also allowing the world to be as others want it." With the election of Barack Obama as your new president,the previous American climate of arrogance and fear has been replaced by an America full of humility, hope and peace. This is the kind of America that inspires me and can help bring peace and prosperity to this world.
As a citizen of the world I would like to congratulate the USA on the election of their new president. If the eloquent and genuine speeches of both John McCain and Barack Obama reflect the evolved consciousness of todays American, then America is certain to thrive in the future. If the Barack Obama's words of building and mending bridges reflects America's future foreign policy, then the world is certain to thrive in peace.
After watching these historical moments unfold before my eyes on television I could understand why my daughter was able to rest so comfortably in my arms. To all you citizens of the United States of America i woud like to congratulate you all on your choice of president. I also would like to echo the sentiments of many people from countries outside of America and to say thank you. It is our sincere wish that your new choice of president brings you hope, peace and prosperity.
With Barack Obama soon to lead the USA (instead of George Bush) I think that, like my daughter, many of us will be resting easier tonight.
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