A New Beginning: And the Nobel Peace Prize

(Repost from Jun 13: Demonstration of WHY Obama is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize - click on the title to view his CAIRO SPEECH: A NEW BEGINNING)

It is early morning on Saturday, Jun 13, in Harvard Square. The sun has not yet made its appearance, but I can hear the birds happily awaiting its arrival. I await this also!

I am preparing for a run along the Charles, and hope I make it in time to witness the sun rise...

A friend writes from Iran. The votes are in, they have been counted: Ahmadinejad will remain in power.

I feel a small disappointment - the energy surrounding Moussavi's campaign was simply tremendous. I thought perhaps Iran would be sharing our experience of 'change you can depend on' ... riding on its green revolution. Still, this election was incredible in its both participation and enthusiam.

Speaking of change you can depend on, I know you have heard about President Obama's speech in Cairo, and you have probably read reviews and criticisms. But have you watched the speech? I attach the link here (click on 'A New Beginning' the blog title to connect) so you may do this and draw your own conclusions.

It is a fairly long speech- almost an hour - so grab your coffee, sit back and relax, and take in all he has to say. Write me with your thoughts .. I am very interested to hear!

I personally, found this to be a brilliant approach to establishing dialogue with Middle Eastern countries. Upon my first viewing, I was both filled with excitement and joy, and moved to tears. I feel incredibly hopeful at possibilities for new relationships abroad. In fact, I found myself watching a second time... and a third. Change we can depend on .. Bravo, Mr. President!

As President Obama has already made overtures to Iran (the Naruz greeting and the commitment to conversation with Iran), and Ahmadinejad has himself made overtures to Washington (an invitation to debate global issues at the UN), I am hopeful these conversations will now begin. Certainly there remains great animosity between our governments, but dialogue is the first step to resolution!! Dialogue is the first step to world peace. I am glad our new President knows this and takes this action.

World Peace: What an exciting prospect!

World Peace through Dialogue ... what a revolutionary concept!! :) Imagine....

You can say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one.

Cheers to you my lovelies as you begin your day - to you and to world peace - and may all light, beauty, joy and love flow to you on this, one of the last beautiful spring mornings of June 2009!