I
didn't walk miles and wait hours for the opportunity to have my voice
heard. I haven't waited my entire life to be a part of a democratic
government only to have the election be a rigged sham only for show. I
didn't go to great lengths to cast my ballot just to find that my
opinion doesn't really count.
I didn't research each initiative and
elected officials available seat as well as I should have. I didn't
vote for anyone just because of their political party.
I voted.
I
explained Democracy to my kids today and demonstrated it to myself as
well. I felt the joy it can be to have a say in what happens around you
and to you.
I felt the immeasurable significance of what this seemingly
simple act must have meant to my fore sisters of the Women's Suffrage.
I
realized my great grandmother was a wife and mother of several children
before she and all other women were seen as worthy of opinion.
I
invoked one of the great blessings bestowed upon each of us as God's
children.
I made a choice.
What a terrific way to start my favorite month. A month dedicated to gratitude. I'm grateful for choice.Labels: inspiration