1/21/09

2 1/2 Months Later.... The Dawn of A New Era

I woke up today after drowsily falling into sleepful bliss post-inauguration speech last night.

What a day!

I have also been checking up on photos and blogs and articles about "This Moment" and how the world is drastically different today.

Here is an article from my new favorite pundit John Heilemann from New York Magazine about how Obama is going to forge a path towards unity, to the potential chagrin of people in his party, by using the new progressive grassroots and Republican pragmatist allies. What fun.

I am also reminded (again) that Barack is just a man, but strong in vision and fortitude of purpose. I am thrilled today to honor his consistency and deep morality.

On a personal note: I posted some images of my dad's new Mansion on the Hill on my facebook page today. You can check them out here.
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Why Lotus? Why Pine?

The lotus signifies the progress of the soul from the primeval mud of materialism, through the waters of experience, and into the bright sunshine of enlightenment.

The pine signifies longevity and endurance because of its green foliage year round. In both good and bad weather, the pine thrives year after year thus it also represents pure life and constancy in the face of adversity.

Yunnan Province is a mountain landscape created when the Indian Sub-continent crashed into the tropical lowlands of Burma. It is a place with hundreds of unique species and dozens of amazing topographies. When I walk the mountains of Yunnan, I breathe fresh pine air and marvel at the indigenous wildflowers. Yunnan is also the conduit through which Buddhism came to China, along the caravan trails from India. The lotus is a Buddhist symbol of purity and perfection. When I photograph these flowers, I am always captivated by their geometry and peace-inspiring colors.

my motto

Look well to this day For it is life The very best of life.
In its brief course lie all The realities and truths of existence,
The joy of growth, the splendor of action, The glory of power.
For yesterday is but a memory. And tomorrow is only a vision.
But today well lived Makes every yesterday a memory of happiness And every tomorrow a vision of hope.
Look well, therefore to this day.

--from the Sanskrit