Opening to Change

The flurry of National media attention has exited as quickly as it came to NH where we celebrate every four years the distinction of being the First in the Nation Primary for the Presidential elections. The excitement in the air yesterday and in the days leading up to the primary was palpable. Change is in the air no doubt about it!

I found it incredibly uplifting to vote this time around. There is a feeling of excitement that just wasn't there in the last election or in fact in any of the elections that I've ever voted in. A feeling of hope, a feeling that there is a possibility for true, deep and fundamental change in our government. This is a historic election year - to have the opportunity on the Democratic side to be a part of the election of either the first woman or first black person to sit in the Oval office is a profound gift.

What I enjoyed the most about this primary was the level of respect, honor and decorum that is being promoted. Respect for each other's positions even if they are not in alignment, respect for each other as people. The energy is clear. There is no heaviness, negativity or mudslinging going on. Hope is in the air. Hope for a merciful conclusion to the long drawn out drama of war. Hope for a new perspective. Hope for economic restoration and for restoration of our country's reputation in the world. Hope for a redistribution of our vast monetary, governmental and natural resources that is more equitable and more sustainable for the good of all rather than the good of the few.

One of the nice things about living here in the Granite State (Live Free or Die!) is the chance to be an undeclared voter. It allows us to make the choice that we feel is best at the moment of voting and to keep some privacy around our choice until that moment in the ballot box. I've chosen to excercise that right to be undeclared, to not be affiliated with any party but to pick not by party but by personal record the person I think is best to lead our nation.

There is a real sense of empowerment in being able to choose our leaders. I pray that we can as a nation continue to honor this system of choice and to maintain the integrity of the balloting process. We are blessed to be citizens of this country. I pray that the rights that were visioned by our founders will always be upheld by our elected leaders and that we can depend upon them to be in truth and integrity as they represent us in the world.

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