What Obama's Upcoming Inauguration Means To Me

To me this inauguration means the very rebirth of America,
like a phoenix rising from the ashes - reborn and renewed.

It represents the triumph of knowledge over ignorance,
generosity over greed, peace over war, love over hate.

I feel it demonstrates the power of America - and indeed of humanity
to learn from our mistakes, and to transcend our limitations by working together.

It demonstrates the ability of individuals from diverse backgrounds - who do not always agree
to be able to work together for the greater good, and for a better tomorrow.

It represents the fulfillment of Martin Luther King's dream
as well as the dreams of those who have fought for peace and justice - all throughout the world.

It could even be said to represent the transformation of our very consciousness;
a giant leap for mankind.

As a "mixed" American myself
who is from a multicultural background
and has always had more of a "global" perspective,
the inauguration of Barack Obama carries even stronger meaning for me..

That those who are mixed are no longer marginalized for their multiculturalism,
but that heterogeneous societies can work, and that democracy can function.