If we vote, we have power.
If we do not, we cannot complain.
If we speak up, we have power.
If we do not, we cannot blame.
If we act, we have power.
If we do not, we cannot expect action.
If we choose, we have power.
If we wait and see, we waste our energy.
Wishing, hoping and praying without action wastes our vision, our will and our choice.
Criticizing, complaining and blaming stifles power for change.
Clarifying, choosing and communicating empower us and others with focus and foresight.
Change requires that we know where we are, know what we want and choose our goal.
It is easy to make others wrong.
It is easy to complain and do nothing.
It is easy to give up before you start.
It is easy to excuse lethargy and laziness.
Now is the time to make the course corrections you want in your own life.
Now is the time to think, speak and act with clarity, conscious choice and commitment.
Now is the time to put our time, money and energy into what we want to be.
Now is the time to vote with our words and actions, our expenditures of time and money.
What am I doing? ( have done and will continue to do)
I vote every election by absentee ballot.
I read the propositions summaries, look at the folks who support and vote for my priorities.
(education, rehabilitation, social services, transportation and what increases the growth of our nation.)
I work in classrooms of my grandchildren and support the parents, teachers and students in doing well.
I pay my taxes with gratitude when they are used for education and other constructive uses.
I contribute to non-profit resources where the monies are used to inspire people to love their families and gain education and contribute to others.
I spend monies joyfully knowing I am contributing to the economy and to jobs and wellbeing of families.
I save monies to be used when and where there is a need or I am called to help someone help themselves.
I tithe time, energy and monies to people, places and activities that inspire me and expand my potential.
I watch and read only inspiring media and reading material and encourage others to do the same.
I am opening ( with the help of many in my groups, congregation and those I know) a monthly community resources and services clinic. I will be encouraging those who receive to give back and serve others. (Feed a hungry man first and then teach him to fish for himself and then go out and teach others!)
I open all my events and retreats to everyone to attend with or without money.
I praise and pray for our president and those who hold a high intention of service to humanity.
I know if we all care, we can share what we have and do what is fair for all.
We simply must act, vote with our voice, our choice and our money for what we believe in.
When we all go for the good we want for ourselves and our families, we will succeed.
Blessings of gratitude for your partnership in creating a better world.
Betty Lue