Election Frenzy

The Campaign is a Rollin! Just so everyone knows, I profess to be an independent, and my vote has gone both ways in the last decade. I believe in choosing the best candidate, not the best party. So last week I posted my opinion of who I would elect, and then this week, decided to remove it. When it comes right down to it, I am extremely passionate about who I want to see in the White House. Feeling politically inept to comment on some of what is going on, I stick to what I do know to be true (head) what I feel (heart) and what my instincts tell me (gut). When I put them all together, I come up with a candidate I feel will do the best for the Country, and also, the World.

Unfortunately, the passion I go forward with every day in regards to health and wellness seeps into other aspects of my life, creating an energy that can be perceived as negative if one doesn't agree with what I feel or think. I am at a quandary because I want to make certain we all make the right decision about who we elect to protect and guide us for the next four years, but at the same time, I don't want to alienate someone who I can help physically, emotionally or spiritually. After a long internal debate, I decided I would rather remain neutral and stick to what I do best, which is help people find their best self.

The issues that exist in the World today are scary. Are they scarier then years passed? I don't know. Awareness makes it seem a lot more intense. I can't remember an election being more "energetic" or heated, but maybe that is due to what is at stake (World peace, global warming, economy) and the barriers (first black president or first woman vice president) that we are now breaking through. Very exciting times and very nerve wracking as well.

As we approach the omnipotent date of November 4, let's remember that in the end, they are all just human beings we are voting for and therefore, very fallible. The real job of making our lives happy and healthy is ours, and should never be left to anyone else. Will the abortion issue ever be resolved? Will the economy every come around? Will the war ever end? Truth be told, no one person had control over any of it! We all play a part. We can all make a difference and we all should be doing something, anything, for the causes we believe in, irrespective of what a politician is saying or doing.

If you believe in prayer, then pray for the best candidate to be elected. If you believe in positive action, get your facts straight and debate your issues with others who want to hear it. If you need to remain neutral because of your job or other issues, then bring forth your ideas and comments in the most sincere way and anonymously send it in the a newspaper or blog. Make a difference and follow your head, your heart, your gut. Love our Country, no matter what mess it is in, because it is still one of the best places to be in the entire World. D.