Eleanor Roosevelt said that the only way to grow as a person was to do something new that scares you a little every day. This election has scared -- and empowered me. I've pushed myself to get out there. I've dared to write about my thoughts in this blog. I've volunteered to campaign for a candidate -- Barack Obama -- for the first time ever in an election process. And as a result , I've met wonderful new friends who share a lot of my beliefs and ideals in what it will take to make this a better world. I've also renewed and reaffirmed friendship with others who don't share my views, but still have my utmost respect. I hope I have theirs as well.
In a lot of ways, this election is about being fearful versus being hopeful.
I am choosing to be hopeful.
Whoever wins today, I hope we can rally as a country round our new leader with unity of support. And with a loud, clear, confident, opinionated (but respectful) voice. Becuase if this election has taught me anything, it's that the voice of the people matters. We must be heard. Or else it's not democracy.
Best way to do that today?
Please, vote.