spiritualpolitics

God and his/her angels have welcomed Tim Russert home. We are the losers in this transition.

It was humbling and awe inspiring to see a beautiful double rainbow awaiting the friends, family and loved ones of our beloved Tim Russert as they exited the memorial service this afternoon. What I did not know is “Somewhere Over a Rainbow” was played as they left the Kennedy Center. To see not one but TWO rainbows- well the angels are singing ”Welcome Home Tim- Good to have you back!

 A true journalist, he inspired millions to believe that politics does not have to be a dirty word. That our politicians are responsible to do MORE than just talk, more than mere rhetoric or posturing. His character, dignity and obligation to truth will forever live on and inspire us all to be better people and better Americans.

The rainbow was a gift to his wife and son, as well as his beloved dad. It was Tim’s last message to an adoring public - I am with God in his heaven, I am HOME again and all is right in my world. For once, I think it was a gift to all of us that indeed, all is right not only with Tim but with all of us. The rainbow is a promise made. He is in GREAT hands and will be watching this presidential race unfold in spectacular company.

Take care Sir Russert! Miss you we will, but you have earned a place in our hearts for ever.

Golden D Lite

Tim Russert left this planet today. He was such a master at being a newscaster, honest, hard working, and giving equal time and equally hard times to all. We as a nation will miss his incisive, inquisitive and get to the point questioning of all who came on his show. In this most fascinating political season in decades, his voice of reason, logic and cold hard facts will be surely missed.

To call him a journalist would be an insult when you compare his body of work to “journalists” on Fox News (?)

He was more than that. He commanded respect and loyalty from his co-workers. It is only now that I realized he was actually a bureau chief (not to say he was not deserved of the title, just I was unaware of  his title).  I respected his hard driving interviews and the debates he presided over. His sense of humor was amazing and he always appeared to be having a BLAST!

This is the kind of life a person should want to life. A life where you impact people’s lives in a positive manner. A life where your work brings you joy and that joy is freely shared by all you encounter. In our case, his joy in his “work” was apparent to anyone who ever saw him interview a cagey subject or inject “reality” to those people who forgot things they previously said ( “would you like to see the tape?”)

I will miss him. My prayers go out to his family, his co-workers and our nation. His voice will be sorely missed as we continue in this amazing political season. Fly on sweet angel. You are loved and will be missed.

Goldendlite

There is no room in mainstream “churches” for people who follow their spirit and its development. This would be especially evident in churches associated with the rabid right, moral majority or as I call them Evangelical Christians. Most if not all of these people are republican and vote that way. Why is it that a republican can trot out dogma at will and the sheep just follow the program, straight to the ballot box? How any intelligent person can continue to vote against their own self interest is beyond me. Let’s say for the sake of argument that “they” are right. How does that make everyone else WRONG? How do people read the bible and only obey or hear the dogma that support their argument? What about the rest of the bible?

Did not Jesus ask us to “Love thy neighbor as thyself” and treat others the way you wish to be treated?  Exactly WHO do these “Christians” believe Jesus was referring to?

Does he say ”only love white americans?
Does he say “only love straight americans?
Does he say “only love Christians?
Does he say “only love americans?

Don’t think so- Jesus would be so disappointed to see how his name has been used to kill, enslave, torture, vilify, abuse and disregard basic human rights.  As a Christian, your duty is to love others unconditionally. That is what most people who call themselves “spiritual” are seeking-people who understand WHAT unconditional love is and attempt to live from that space.

The republican party has hijacked Christianity, its simple purity and message of love for ALL! No one, party or people have a lock on God. God belongs to all people everywhere on this planet. Get used to it and get over yourselves.

Golden D Lite

She nailed her speech today! I am proud of her grace and vision.
I must admit that I have been saddened and deeply disappointed in Senator Clinton’s rhetoric during this historic campaign. However, she went a long LONG way today to rebuild her tarnished reputation and regain the love and high regards so many have held towards her and her family.

As a Democrat it is imperative to elect a Democrat to the White House. If you TRULY believe in a woman’s right to choose, equality in pay, equity in the workplace, civil rights for ALL Americans, how could you possibly vote for a party that has demolished our constitutional rights and every other right we have as a people? What does that say about YOU?

Democrats are the party that includes EVERYONE! All are welcome. The Republican party has begrudgingly included minorities and women but only on the fringes.  Their motto should be (and this is not mine but I love it) No Millionaires Left Behind. How sensible and hardworking people can and DO vote against their interest time and time again amazes me. It is almost as if they don’t remember the last Republican in office. Personally, every SINGLE time I have ever seen a Republican in office, our economy has tanked, people lose jobs on a wholesale level and our morale is depressed. This administration added war, record setting deficits, the stripping of the Bill of Rights (just 1 left now I think) and ignoring of our constitutional rights  What a difference in philosophy!

So if you haven’t guessed by now I am a Democrat and proud of it. I believe all people are children of God and all are beloved of that God. I am ready for the next few months in this most exciting political campaign of my life and will enjoy sharing my views with YOU!

Take care, be blessed and Much love!
Golden D Lite

This blog is called “Spiritual Politics” to address the merging of two separate realities that with positive energy and grass root efforts will create a shining new America.
The Year - 2008. The event - the nomination of a (true) African-American to be the presidential nominee for the Democratic party.

So what is all the fuss? We are a civilized society. A society where the ethical and spiritual ramifications of slavery have been discussed ad nauseam but never really addressed. Not be “reparations or apologies” but by honestly assessing the ongoing damage of treating any “people” as if they are less than.
America and her citizens are awakening. We are awakening to the possibilities of what our forefathers visualized, a country proud of all her citizens with ALL of her citizens truly participating to bring about a better way of life. This is the America that the entire world looks up to. THIS America is the one which makes us the most proud.
It is a spiritual awakening calling upon each and every one of us to be our best selves. The belief that all people are responsible for themselves but our country stands ready to assist with grace and tolerance as we move forward together. This is a country at its best. It is the reason safeguards are in place. To help where needed without penalty or judgment.
Will this “new awakening” work for the masses. I sure hope so! As we each accept responsibility for our own thoughts, our own actions, reactions and judgments, one more person is added to the weight of the collective. AND WE WELCOME YOU!
I would love to hear your thoughts (enlightned thoughts preferred)! Look forward to sharing and growing together!

Take care, Be Blessed and Much love!

Golden D Lite