sitting here, watching the inauguration ... what do i feel?
why is there still an invocation? what purpose does it serve ... just because we feel like we have to have it? why do we still say "so help me God" .. and swear on the bible?
why are people more excited to see aretha franklin than to speak to the God of the universe? nothing against ms. franklin .. she's great .. but do we .. do i .. comprehend who we're speaking to when we pray?
hope. freedom. change. newness. love. service. equality. justice.
isn't it clear, perhaps more than ever, that these are the things we long for?
are these not the very things woven through each and every gospel?
this is no novelty.
what about simplicity?
"when true simplicity is gained, to bow and to bend we shan't be ashamed"
why do americans know simplicity to be good, but follow everything but it? why do i do the same very thing?
maybe it's good to keep singing these songs, repeating these words. at least we will be reminded... at least we won't forget these virtues completely.
but, is it not obvious that we have no ability on our own to go through with doing what we know is right?
so why do i watch this with tears in my eyes? where is this emotion coming from?
"a willingness to find meaning in something greater than themselves"
..do we have that willingness?
is guilt causing this? sadness? worry? uncertainty? melancholy?
is presidency 'sacred'?
do we even know how to brave icy currents anymore?