today the world witnesses the peaceful transfer of power in the states of north america at a moment of conscious uncertainty on the world clock… for this new beginning, i resolve to be what Buddha calls us to be… yes, today, i pick up my thread from the unraveled world tapestry and resolve to weave a new story/re-member the ancient dream of the people… thousandfold thanks for doing the same, for in our coming together to stand in love for love and acting from this place, we are the beloved community…

in honor of this day of transferring power…

Psalm 15

Lord, who can be trusted with power,
and who may act in your place?
Those with a passion for justice,
who speak the truth from their hearts;
who have let go of selfish interests
and grown beyond their own lives;
who see the wretched as their family
and the poor as their flesh and blood.
They alone are impartial
and worthy of the people’s trust.
Their compassion lights up the whole earth,
and their kindness endures forever.

(A Book of Psalms, translations by Stephen Mitchell)

may we all resolve to use power passionately in the service of justice speaking truth from our one heart and being compassion and lovingkindness in every thought, word and deed… namaste…