Union Soldier

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Unidentified Black Union Soldier

Pride and Happiness

Since I was little, my mom taught me to be proud of being Black. Though some will judge me by the color of my skin, that I shouldn't allow it to stop me from achieving my dreams. People question where Barack got his confidence from. I like to think when he was little boy perhaps his mother, though she was white, taught him to be proud of being Black too. That he could achieve anything he put his mind to.

Today, the world watched as America celebrates our first African American President. I am proud of this day and how far my country has come. I feel President Obama shows how faith in yourself can propel you lightyears ahead of what the world thinks you can do.

"Now, there are some who question the scale of our ambitions — who suggest that our system cannot tolerate too many big plans. Their memories are short. For they have forgotten what this country has already done; what free men and women can achieve when imagination is joined to common purpose, and necessity to courage."- President Barack Obama.

Let this wonderful day move us forward as a people, as a nation and sisters and brothers of the world. Whatever your dream of your life, do it. Don't listen to the cynics or this can't be done people of the world. We need more people of courage, hope, determination, strength and love to step up. Your life may be the one to inspire hundreds, thousands or millions of people. You won't know that unless you live your life the way you are meant to do. Use the gifts bestowed upon you by your creator for the good of yourself, your family and your world.

Sweet dreams to you all.

Martin and Mantra Monday

Happy MLK Jr. day. Martin's birthday celebrated today is especially deep for me with Barack's swearing in as President tomorrow. Of course, we all know about Martin Luther King Jr's famous speech I Have A Dream and The March on Washington. What a lot of people don't know, is the idea of The March originated in 1941 from A. Philip Randolph. A.Philip,who was the founder of The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, wanted to unite Black workers to protest low paying jobs in factories all over the country. What halted the March is President Roosevelt who signed an order to stop discrimination in defense factories in the US.

In 1963, Martin along with many others picked up where A. Philip left off. I think what this piece of history says to me is two things: a community united can do so much; also, it takes the courage of one person to rise up and lead the way.

One person can make a difference, never forget that! Wherever you are reading this, know you can be the one to change things where you are. Yes, I mean you. At first, you might be stepping out alone, before you know it there is a whole community of like minded people right beside you.

Speaking of leading wonderful change, I've joined Jennlui's Mantra Monday movement. Here is my Mantra for this week. The artwork is all mine and wabi sabi wonderful. Check out her blog to see all the other cool participants.




Sweet dreams to you all.