As I write this, we are just moments ahead of the swearing in of our first black president.  It is amazing to be witnessing this moment in history.  During these moments it feels as if time were standing still.  It is a moment of healing for this country that will undoubtedly have a tremendous ripple effect across this planet.  I am mindful of the many prayers we have offered up as a community and an order for the reality of equality, justice, and liberty for all.  Thanks be to God that this election is possible.  May peace and non-violence prevail.  May this truly be an opportunity that will pave the way for humanity to rise up into what is possible as we drop our differences and see that which we share in common - that which unites us all - that Divine spark of Life and Love that flows through each of us and allows us to be here living in this time together.  May blessings of peace descend upon all of humanity in this moment in history - and may this moment become a new platform from which to rise in our evolution as humankind.