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The Buddha said, "As you all think, so shall you become." I think of this as another version of Einstein's E=MC2. That is why it is "Dharma," or Truth.

Recently, I've been listening to what is going on in the presidential race. That has been a lot of heat over Obama's so-called "meaningless words," and "Rhetoric" within his message that he share with people. No mater who wins the election there are some interesting lessons here.


The First lesson is that whether McCain and Clinton like it or not, words do matter. Previously it was rhetoric that got us into a war with Iraq and leading us into one with Iran.

The Second lesson is that the so-called "right words" in the "right-time" and in the "right-place" can produce amazing action. Think of Buddha and how many people came to enlightenment is his time. Think of Ghandi and his vision of "non-violence," that sparked massive change, not only in India but in the United States as well. Martin Luther King Jr., JFK and RFK are clear and obvious examples of not only having inspired words but bring them to life as well.

Massive change starts with an idea. Then a vision is spoken. Then discussions take place with oneself and others to determine who the vision might be fulfilled. Finally there is the diligent action to bring the vision into the here and now. This is the way it works for each of us.

That the words are *particularly* inspiring is critical. Deeply inspiring words carry us though the difficult times. They lead us to make the needed sacrifices and they unify not just the singular person but everyone that we come into contact with. It is the vision expressed though the word that reminds us of our journey together. Mediocre words bring forth mediocre results. Exceptional words and vision bring forth massive change. And for those who doubt this, I am saddened that they are so cynical, because they have lost their fire and imagination and that must be a truly sorrowful state.

Namaste'

Jaye Morris, Curator
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